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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 3 – 36; [Darren pictured shattering…], The Spread (Adam).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whose house does Adam enter at the beginning of the novel?
(a) A strangers’.
(b) His own.
(c) Amber’s.
(d) Jason’s.

2. How old was Adam when he had his picture taken with Bob Dole?
(a) 18.
(b) 16.
(c) 17.
(d) 15.

3. Where was Adam’s photo with Bob Dole displayed?
(a) On the Russell high school website.
(b) In Bob Dole’s campaign literature.
(c) On his high school’s message board.
(d) On the front page of the local paper.

4. How does the narrator characterize the spread in debate?
(a) A commonplace.
(b) A violation of rules.
(c) Controversial.
(d) Radical.

5. What is the word for the figures Adam sees behind his eyes?
(a) Phosphenes.
(b) Amoebas.
(c) Stars.
(d) Floaters.

Short Answer Questions

1. What topic is Adam debating in Russell High School?

2. What is the spread in debate?

3. What does the narrator say is the result of the spread?

4. What took Adam to see Dr. Erwood?

5. How does the narrator say Bob Dole spoke at the high school debate tournament?

(see the answer key)

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