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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 21 - 28.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Lila treat Joe in the beginning of the story?
(a) With love.
(b) With contempt.
(c) She thinks he is brilliant because he is in college.
(d) She ignores him and they never speak.

2. How does the author tell about Carl's experience in Vietnam?
(a) Through Carl's diary.
(b) Through Joe's writing assignment.
(c) Throught a letter from Virgil.
(d) Through newspaper articels from the era.

3. Who is with Joe's mother when she finally arrives back home after the smoke alarm was set off?
(a) Larry.
(b) Virgil.
(c) The police.
(d) Lila.

4. Where does Joe get new clothes to wear on his date with Lila?
(a) A second-hand store.
(b) His mother's house.
(c) The mall.
(d) His borrows them from Jeremy.

5. What does Lila's apartment smell like?
(a) Fresh-baked bread.
(b) Baby powerder and vanilla.
(c) Alcohol and cigarettes.
(d) Mold and cats.

Short Answer Questions

1. What religion did Carl belong to when he was in Vietnam?

2. What is the name of Crystal's boyfriend?

3. Who was Carl's lead attorney in his murder case?

4. Who is Carl's only visitor in the nursing home besides Joe?

5. Where does Joe currently work?

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