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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part IV (Pages 169 - 222, "The Indianapolis 500" - "Wintry Mix").

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Green spend so much time at the Hall of Presidents as a teenager?
(a) He loved American history.
(b) It had the best air-conditioning and he did not like the rest of Disney World.
(c) He was working on a book about one president in particular.
(d) He liked watching all the classes come through there.

2. How many stars does Green give to the Academic Decathlon?
(a) 5.
(b) 2.
(c) 4 and a half.
(d) 3.

3. What was the most serious symptom Green describes from his serious illness in Part IV?
(a) Muscle pains.
(b) A terrible headache.
(c) Nausea.
(d) Bone pain.

4. Who said "Very little in history is inevitable," as Green cites this person in his review of Plague?
(a) Joseph Stalin.
(b) Margaret Atwood.
(c) Hellen Keller.
(d) Winston Churchill.

5. How many stars does Green give Canada geese?
(a) 5.
(b) 4.
(c) 3.
(d) 2.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is one of the most disturbing aspects of the Plague years, according to Green?

2. Where did Green first see Doi's ink drawings for the first time?

3. What video game does Green have fond memories of playing often while he was a child?

4. Who urges Green to first participate in the Academic Decathlon?

5. How does Green try to solve his problem with the creature eating his garden?

(see the answer key)

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