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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I, Chapter 2: The Anatomy Lesson.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many years ago does Theo describe his mother’s death as occurring in Chapter 1: “Boy with a Skull”?
(a) 14 years ago.
(b) 16 years ago.
(c) 4 years ago.
(d) 10 years ago.

2. What job did Theo’s mother work at part-time after coming to New York?
(a) Modeling.
(b) Art preservation.
(c) Catering.
(d) Law assistant.

3. Who was the painter The Goldfinch?
(a) Francois de la Fochefoucauld.
(b) T. E. Lawrence.
(c) Rembrandt.
(d) Carel Fabritius.

4. Who is the housekeeper that Theo’s mother has to let go after Theo’s father leaves in Chapter 2: “The Anatomy Lesson”?
(a) Pippa.
(b) Xandra.
(c) Loretta.
(d) Cinzia.

5. What color hair does Theo describe his mother as having in Chapter 1: “Boy with a Skull”?
(a) Black.
(b) Red.
(c) Blonde.
(d) Light brown.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Theo’s friend that he describes breaking into vacation houses with in Chapter 1: “Boy with a Skull”?

2. What is the name of Theo’s father’s secretary that calls when he stops coming to work in Chapter 2: “The Anatomy Lesson”?

3. What time is it when Theo hangs up the phone with the worker from Child Services in Chapter 2: “The Anatomy Lesson”?

4. How old is Theo when his mother is killed?

5. How old is Theo when he describes locking himself in a hotel room for over a week in the beginning of Chapter 1: “Boy with a Skull”?

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