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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 179.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the narrator decide to investigate the death of the dog despite his father's admonishments?
(a) Because he thinks the police will not investigate the dog's murder.
(b) Because he thinks Mrs. Shears killed the dog.
(c) Because he does not always do what he is told.
(d) Because he thinks he'll get bored when he gets home.

2. How many attachments does the narrator's Swiss army knife have?
(a) 13.
(b) 10.
(c) 15.
(d) 18.

3. What does Mrs. Alexander reveal to the narrator about Mr. Shears?
(a) Mr. Shears was having an affair with the narrator's mother.
(b) Mr. Shears married his mistress.
(c) Mr. Shears killed the dog.
(d) Mr. Shears died two years ago.

4. What profession does the narrator tell his readers he would be good at?
(a) Astronaut.
(b) Teacher.
(c) President.
(d) Doctor.

5. What does the narrator's memory have that is similar to a soundtrack?
(a) His memory has a laughtrack.
(b) His memory has a listeningtrack.
(c) His memory has a visualtrack.
(d) His memory has a smelltrack.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the narrator compare his memory to?

2. Why did Father kill the dog?

3. Why was Mrs. Gascoyne initially not going to allow the narrator to take the A-level exam?

4. Why does the narrator want to get his book back from Father?

5. Why did the narrator refuse to go to the toilet?

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