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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 1 - 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Evan say he is mad at Jessie at the start of the novel?
(a) She is annoying.
(b) She steals things from his room.
(c) She is a baby.
(d) She ruins everything.

2. What is Jessie's worst subject?
(a) Dance.
(b) Feelings.
(c) Reading.
(d) Math.

3. What had broken a week ago in the protagonist's attic?
(a) A dresser.
(b) The Treski television.
(c) An antique fan.
(d) An air conditioner.

4. Why does Evan say he does not want to go to the 7-Eleven with Jessie?
(a) He has no money.
(b) He does not want to be around her.
(c) He is too lazy and wants to stay home.
(d) He needs to help their mother with the air conditioner.

5. How does Evan explain the lights being out in the basement to his sister?
(a) He says that it is too hot with the lights on.
(b) He says that he is watching a scary movie.
(c) He tells her that he is playing a video game.
(d) He tells her that it is none of her business.

Short Answer Questions

1. What made the game Evan is playing as the book opens just interesting enough to keep it going?

2. At the start of the novel, why does Jessie think Evan is mad?

3. How does Scott feel about Jessie skipping third grade?

4. Why is it weird that Scott Spencer comes over to spend time with Evan?

5. What is the main character, Evan Trenski, doing at the start of Chapter 1?

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