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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Two.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does everyone do when Boaz comes down for dinner?
(a) Tries to engage him in conversation
(b) Stares at him
(c) Is falsely upbeat wtih him
(d) Pretends he is not there

2. What is announced at the assembly the day the novel opens?
(a) Levi has earned a scholarship.
(b) Levi is leaving.
(c) Boaz is coming home.
(d) The Bowers family is moving.

3. Why does Boaz's father slam his fist on the table?
(a) He is angry that Boaz can be recalled to the service.
(b) He is angry that Amanda bothers Boaz.
(c) He wants to know when Boaz is going to come out of his room.
(d) He is angry with the Army for not providing counseling for Boaz.

4. What do Levi and Zim have in common?
(a) They both want to be in the Air Force.
(b) The have the same grandparents.
(c) They share a birthday.
(d) They both love Hebrew class.

5. Who is Pearl?
(a) Boaz's best friend
(b) Boaz's wife
(c) Levi and Boaz's mother
(d) Levi's best friend

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the setting of the opening scene of the novel?

2. Why does Levi love sitting next to Pearl?

3. Why do Pearl and Levi climb out on the roof?

4. Why is it incongruous where Pearl goes to school?

5. Why are there no banners, champagne or cake when Levi gets home?

(see the answer key)

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