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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Gunnar do at Pumpkin's funeral?
(a) Nothing.
(b) Recites a poem.
(c) Delivers the eulogy.
(d) Sits with his mother.

2. Who comes to ask Gunnar about his speech?
(a) His creative writing professor.
(b) Reporters.
(c) Nick.
(d) The university administration.

3. What does Gunnar see when he leaves basketball practice in Chapter Seven?
(a) Nick's girlfriend looking for him.
(b) A wrecked motocycle.
(c) Psycho Loco bashing in a car window.
(d) Columns of smoke.

4. Where do Yoshiko and Gunnar go from the beach?
(a) To her parents' house.
(b) To a cheap motel.
(c) To the high school.
(d) To Gunnar's older sister's house.

5. Who comes to the school to give health examinations?
(a) Volunteer parents who are in the health care profession.
(b) Federal Health Department staff.
(c) City health workers.
(d) A volunteer doctor with nurses.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do some people think Gunnar's speech at the rally does?

2. What does Gunnar say most people are not ready to do?

3. What does Nick do to keep attention away from him?

4. Why is Wolfgang fired?

5. Where does Gunnar find a refuge at school?

(see the answer key)

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