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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5: "Hope Against Hope".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Junior's drawing of his sister Mary in Chapter 4: "Because Geometry Is Not a Country Somewhere Near France," he compares Mary's appearance to what celebrity?
(a) Jennifer Lopez.
(b) Jennifer Lawrence.
(c) Jessica Lange.
(d) Halle Berry.

2. What does Junior's father do when Junior's dog becomes seriously ill in Chapter 2: "Why Chicken Means So Much to Me"?
(a) He takes the dog to a tribal elder.
(b) He shoots the dog.
(c) He has the dog euthanized at the vet.
(d) He gives the dog to a neighbor.

3. Why does Mr. P say he deserved to be hit with the book in Chapter 5: "Hope Against Hope"?
(a) Because he killed his wife.
(b) Because he killed his father.
(c) Because he was a traitor in the war.
(d) Because of what he did to the Indians.

4. Where does Junior say his sister spends twenty-three hours a day in the beginning of the novel?
(a) In the bathroom.
(b) In the attic.
(c) In the basement.
(d) At church.

5. What does Mr. P say Mary dreamed of being when she was in school in Chapter 5: "Hope Against Hope"?
(a) An actress.
(b) A writer.
(c) A musician.
(d) A teacher.

Short Answer Questions

1. How tall is Mr. P described in the drawing of him in Chapter 4: "Because Geometry Is Not a Country Somewhere Near France"?

2. Mr. P tells Junior in Chapter 5: "Hope Against Hope," "That's how we were taught to teach you. We were supposed to kill the Indian to save" what?

3. What is the name of the school that Junior attends on the reservation in Chapter 4: "Because Geometry Is Not a Country Somewhere Near France"?

4. How is Mr. P injured after Junior accidentally hits him with his geometry book?

5. How old was Junior when he underwent surgery to address the medical condition he was born with?

(see the answer key)

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