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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2, Uncool (pgs. 57-64).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What television show does Toby watch every day with his friends?
(a) Seattle Bandstand.
(b) American Idol.
(c) American Bandstand.
(d) The Mickey Mouse Club.

2. What happens when Toby's mother returns from dinner with Gil?
(a) Toby hears her come in, but does not talk with her.
(b) She is crying, and Toby comforts her.
(c) She tells Toby that Gil will bring him a bike the next day.
(d) She asks Toby what he thinks of Gil.

3. Why doesn't Rosemary allow Marian to set Toby straight?
(a) Rosemary feels Marian is encroaching on her parenting.
(b) Rosemary says Toby is a good kid, and she doesn't believe in discipline.
(c) Rosemary doesn't care what Toby does.
(d) Rosemary doesn't believe Toby is acting poorly.

4. Why does Toby want to change his name?
(a) He wants to have the same name as his mother's boyfriend.
(b) He thinks Toby is a girl's name.
(c) He wants to seem more mature.
(d) He believes it will change his identity and problems.

5. What does Toby's mother believe she will get a job doing in Utah?
(a) Teaching.
(b) Managing a hotel.
(c) Waitressing.
(d) Mining uranium.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What is NOT one of the reasons Toby wears his hair slicked back?

4. What prompts Toby to convince his mother to buy him souvenirs?

5. 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?

(see the answer key)

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