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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 21: The Sublime Wonder of Human Physicality - Chapter 26: Return of the Rash.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Before they begin their first band practice, what simile does Sebastian use to describe the sounds their instruments make one they are plugged in?
(a) Like praying mantises.
(b) Like katydids.
(c) Like cicadas.
(d) Like crickets.

2. What term does Sebastian use to refer to his instrument in the band that prompts Jared to tell him never to call it that again?
(a) Axe.
(b) Bass guitar.
(c) Electric banjo.
(d) Bass.

3. Buckminster Fuller thought that the largest problem with the planet Earth was that it did not come with what?
(a) A maid.
(b) An instruction booklet.
(c) An implosion button.
(d) A caretaker.

4. What event at Jared's house does Sebastian say stops time for him entirely?
(a) Janice entering the room.
(b) Meredith entering the room.
(c) Nana calling on the phone.
(d) Feedback from their instruments.

5. What is different about Sebastian and Nana's home in relation to the other homes in town?
(a) It is a glass dome.
(b) It is made of metal.
(c) It is octagonal in shape.
(d) It is ten stories tall.

Short Answer Questions

1. What side effect of his new medication does Jared admit to Sebastian upon Sebastian's first visit to the Whitcombs' house?

2. When Jared comes home from the hospital, what does he need help doing when he first walks in the door?

3. Jared tells Sebastian that if he says no to joining the band, he should not plan on doing what?

4. What does Janice do when she drops off Sebastian at the dome for the first time that makes Sebastian wonder how often other families touch each other?

5. The first time Sebastian hears punk rock music, what simile does he use to describe the sound inside his head?

(see the answer key)

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