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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 29: "Remembering".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the reservation where Junior's family lives?
(a) The Karuk Indian Reservation.
(b) The Acoma Pueblo and Off-Reservation Trust Land.
(c) The Spokane Indian Reservation.
(d) The Alturas Rancheria.

2. What is Junior's history class studying in the beginning of Chapter 15: "Hunger Pains"?
(a) The bombing of Pearl Harbor.
(b) The American Revolution.
(c) The U.S. Civil War.
(d) The Louisiana Purchase.

3. Who is the pretty blonde girl that introduces herself to Junior in his homeroom class in Chapter 8: "How to Fight Monsters"?
(a) Sarah.
(b) Elizabeth.
(c) Penelope.
(d) Maria.

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

5. Junior says of Mary in Chapter 6: "Go Means Go" that she is running away to do what?
(a) Find something.
(b) Find freedom.
(c) Escape the past.
(d) Get lost.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Junior say his best friend has become at the end of Chapter 7: "Rowdy Sings the Blues"?

2. What Greek writer and philosopher does Gordy quote regarding grief in Chapter 24: "Valentine Heart"?

3. About how much money does Junior say the thugs take from him in Chapter 11: "Halloween"?

4. In Junior's drawing of the boys in Chapter 29: "Remembering," he writes a note that boys can hold hands until they are what age?

5. What does Rowdy do when Junior reaches out to touch him on the shoulder in Chapter 7: "Rowdy Sings the Blues"?

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