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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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?
(a) Lab rats.
(b) Hamsters.
(c) Pigeons.
(d) Stranded cats.

2. What does Boris say is his favorite place he’s ever lived in Chapter 5: “Badr al-Dine”?
(a) Jackson, Wyoming.
(b) Honolulu, Hawaii.
(c) New York, New York.
(d) Papua, New Guinea.

3. A quote from what author opens Part II of The Goldfinch?
(a) Arthur Rimbaud.
(b) James Joyce.
(c) Percy Shelley.
(d) F. Scott Fitzgerald.

4. What is the name of the boy that Boris becomes jealous over because Kotku flirted with him after class in Chapter 6: “Wind, Sand and Stars”?
(a) James Hobart.
(b) Chance Barbour.
(c) Larry Decker.
(d) Tyler Olowska.

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

6. 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”?
(a) Oscar.
(b) Vinnie.
(c) Luis.
(d) Elmo.

7. How does Theo describe his father in “the diplomatic way of putting it” in Chapter 2: “The Anatomy Lesson”?
(a) Unreliable.
(b) Explosive.
(c) Disposable.
(d) Caustic.

8. Who is Theo’s English teacher in Chapter 3: “Park Avenue”?
(a) Mr. Neuspeil.
(b) Mr. Borowsky.
(c) Miss Jones.
(d) Mrs. Swanson.

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

10. What is Mrs. Barbour’s first name?
(a) Samantha.
(b) Cinzia.
(c) Marie.
(d) Etta.

11. How frequently does Theo say he has to see the state-assigned therapist after his mother’s death in Chapter 4: “Morphine Lollipop”?
(a) Once a month.
(b) Once a week.
(c) Three times a week.
(d) Twice a week.

12. Where does Naaman Silver tell Theo he is from in Chapter 6: “Wind, Sand and Stars”?
(a) Trenton, New Jersey.
(b) Springfield, Illinois.
(c) Newark, New Jersey.
(d) Canarsie, New York.

13. Who is Theo’s friend that he describes breaking into vacation houses with in Chapter 1: “Boy with a Skull”?
(a) Mike McNatt.
(b) James Hobart.
(c) Chance Barbour.
(d) Tom Cable.

14. Where does Andy Barbour’s family live?
(a) Queens.
(b) Brooklyn.
(c) Park Avenue.
(d) Greenwich Village.

15. Who is the Danish girl in Theo’s class that has a crush on Boris in Chapter 6: “Wind, Sand and Stars”?
(a) Carson McCullers.
(b) Farruco Frantisek.
(c) Sascha Cable.
(d) Saffi Caspersen.

Short Answer Questions

1. How much does Boris say Kotku weighs in Chapter 6: “Wind, Sand and Stars”?

2. What does Theo tell Hobie his father’s occupation used to be in Chapter 4: “Morphine Lollipop”?

3. Who is the maid that brings Andy and Theo appetizers when Mrs. Barbour hosts a party in Chapter 3: “Park Avenue”?

4. Theo says as he leaves for Las Vegas in Chapter 5: “Badr al-Dine” that he has never been out of New York City for more than how many days before?

5. Where has Theo duct-taped the painting in a hiding place in Chapter 6: “Wind, Sand and Stars”?

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