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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part III, Chapter 7: The Shop-Behind-the-Shop.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Theo say his father is indisposed when the Department of Child and Family Services calls in Chapter 2: “The Anatomy Lesson”?
(a) He tells them his father is sleeping.
(b) He tells them his father is in the shower.
(c) He tells them his father is dead.
(d) He tells them his father doesn't live there.

2. What does Theo describe as his greatest fear when he was four or five in Chapter 2: “The Anatomy Lesson”?
(a) That his sister hates him.
(b) That he might lose his dog.
(c) That something might happen to his mother.
(d) That something might happen to his father.

3. Who is the “big happy Dominican guy” that Theo describes as his favorite doorman in Chapter 2: “The Anatomy Lesson”?
(a) Carlton.
(b) Cleo.
(c) Jose.
(d) Wilson.

4. What movie’s poster hangs over the bed where Pippa lays when Theo meets her in Chapter 4: “Morphine Lollipop”?
(a) The Royal Tenenbaums.
(b) It's a Wonderful Life.
(c) The Wizard of Oz.
(d) Pinocchio.

5. What does Theo say Kotku’s last name is in Chapter 6: “Wind, Sand and Stars”?
(a) Anderson.
(b) Hutchins.
(c) Smith.
(d) Ross.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is the note postmarked from that Theo’s mother receives after he leaves the family in Chapter 2: “The Anatomy Lesson”?

2. What is Theo’s mother’s name?

3. How frequently does Theo say he has to see the state-assigned therapist after his mother’s death in Chapter 4: “Morphine Lollipop”?

4. What is the name of Theo’s step-grandmother in the novel?

5. What word described by Theo in Chapter 7: “The Shop-Behind-the-Shop” refers to arrogance or excessive pride?

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