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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. Who is the telephone message from that Theo listens to after returning home from the bombing in Chapter 2: “The Anatomy Lesson”?
(a) Jed.
(b) Etta.
(c) Mr. Neuspeil.
(d) Pru.

2. What time is it when Theo hangs up the phone with the worker from Child Services in Chapter 2: “The Anatomy Lesson”?
(a) 10:30 p.m.
(b) 11:30 p.m.
(c) 2:45 a.m.
(d) 12:45 a.m.

3. How does Xandra say Theo’s father died in Chapter 6: “Wind, Sand and Stars”?
(a) He was stabbed.
(b) He was shot.
(c) He was in a boating accident.
(d) He was in a car accident.

4. What does Theo tell Hobie his father’s occupation used to be in Chapter 4: “Morphine Lollipop”?
(a) He was a painter.
(b) He was a teacher.
(c) He was a musician.
(d) He was an actor.

5. When did George van der Mijn die?
(a) 1999.
(b) 1763.
(c) 1598.
(d) 1802.

Short Answer Questions

1. What caused the death of Pippa’s mother?

2. What does the nickname “Kotku” that Boris gives his girlfriend mean in English?

3. After receiving the phone call from Child Services in Chapter 2: “The Anatomy Lesson,” Theo describes himself as “immobile, stunned with despair,” and compares himself with what animals?

4. What character from Sesame Street does Theo compare the “Hispanic guy in a shirt and tie” to that arrives at his door in Chapter 2: “The Anatomy Lesson”?

5. Where does Andy Barbour’s family live?

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