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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does the narrator ask to watch Toby while he goes to visit his mother?
(a) Mrs. Shears.
(b) Siobhan.
(c) Mrs. Alexander.
(d) Father.

2. How does Siobhan tell the narrator to begin his book?
(a) With a quote from a famous philosopher.
(b) With a picture of his main character.
(c) With something to grab people's attention.
(d) With a mysterious character.

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

4. What is the narrator's pet rat's name?
(a) Toby.
(b) Marshall.
(c) James.
(d) George.

5. How long ago does the narrator say his mother died?
(a) 2 years ago.
(b) 4 years ago.
(c) 3 years ago.
(d) 1 year ago.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the narrator say he will not bother his father after his father admits to being sad?

2. Why did Father kill the dog?

3. How old was the narrator when Siobhan started working at the school?

4. How does the narrator decide to travel to his mother's house?

5. What is one of the reasons the narrator gives for finding people confusing?

(see the answer key)

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