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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5, Citizenship in the School (pgs. 215-221).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where do Dwight and his family live?
(a) In a derelict house.
(b) The outskirts of a nice neighborhood.
(c) A few miles away from Skipper and Norma's high school.
(d) A converted war barrack that housed German prisoners of war.

2. Why won't Rosemary speak to Toby after the fight?
(a) She is angry at Dwight for showing Toby how to fight.
(b) She doesn't want to encourage him to fight.
(c) She is ashamed of him.
(d) She had bet money that Toby would win.

3. Why does it upset Toby when Pearl throws her arms around Rosemary?
(a) Pearl is doing it to annoy Toby.
(b) Toby doesn't want to have to compete with anyone else for his mother's attention.
(c) Toby thinks his mother will like Pearl better than him.
(d) Toby is afraid Dwight won't like it.

4. Why does Toby say he wants to kill Dwight?
(a) To shut Dwight up.
(b) To keep Dwight from hurting Rosemary.
(c) To hurt Rosemary.
(d) To win Norma's approval.

5. What is the significance of Dwight's story about the salmon that risk their lives on their journey to Chinook, spawn, and then die?
(a) Unlike Rosemary, Dwight believes it takes hard work and determination to get what you want.
(b) Life is a long and ultimately fruitless journey.
(c) Dwight would like to take Toby fishing.
(d) The same will happen to Toby and his mother if they move to Chinook.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Pearl and Toby NOT do while waiting in the car for Dwight and Rosemary?

2. Why does Dwight take an interest in Toby?

3. What is a smoker?

4. When Dwight drives drunk after visiting Marblemount tavern, Pearl grabs Toby when Dwight takes sharp curves. What does this show about Pearl and Toby's relationship?

5. Why does Toby feel good about hitting Arthur?

(see the answer key)

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