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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2, Uncool (pgs. 37-47).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Toby's mother do when she feels guilty about how he is treated?
(a) Tells him how much she loves him.
(b) Justifies his treatment by saying, "That's the way life is."
(c) Tries to buy his affection.
(d) Promises she will try to change.

2. What is the upsetting question Roy asks Toby?
(a) If Toby wanted to go on a trip with Roy.
(b) What Toby would think of having a little brother.
(c) If Toby had been playing with the gun unsupervised.
(d) How much Toby loved his mother.

3. Where do Toby and his mother settle?
(a) Los Angeles, California.
(b) Seattle, Washington.
(c) Phoenix, Arizona.
(d) Austin, Texas.

4. Why doesn't Roy go with Toby and his mother when they move?
(a) Roy has disappeared.
(b) Roy is on a camping trip.
(c) Toby's mother ends their relationship.
(d) Roy can't leave his job.

5. What is the name of the nun who teaches Toby's catechism class?
(a) Sister James.
(b) Sister Roberts.
(c) Sister Patrick.
(d) Sister Paul.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the condition under which Toby's mother agrees to let him change his name?

2. When Toby's mother was little, she rode in a parade float called the "End of the Rainbow." What does this suggest about Toby's mother?

3. What does Toby tell his mother happened to the squirrel he shot?

4. What is Toby's favorite after school activity?

5. What are the names of the two boys Toby hangs out with?

(see the answer key)

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