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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4, Citizenship in the Home (pgs. 95-106).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is most symbolic of Toby's life with Dwight?
(a) Rosemary does not apologize for leaving Toby with Dwight.
(b) Pearl never leaves Toby alone.
(c) Toby fantasizes about doing heroic deeds.
(d) Toby never sees the sun.

2. Why do Toby and his mother leave Moab, Utah?
(a) Any mining fortune to be made has already been made.
(b) Moab's schools are not suitable for Toby.
(c) Toby's mother is offered a job in Salt Lake City.
(d) Toby's mother decides to return to her hometown in California.

3. What does Toby's mother make him promise before he can have Roy's rifle?
(a) That he will never touch it when he is alone.
(b) That he will give it to his son someday.
(c) That he will never load it.
(d) That he will never shoot anything with it.

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

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) Life is a long and ultimately fruitless journey.
(b) The same will happen to Toby and his mother if they move to Chinook.
(c) Unlike Rosemary, Dwight believes it takes hard work and determination to get what you want.
(d) Dwight would like to take Toby fishing.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Toby say while in the bathroom that he did over Thanksgiving?

2. What do Roy and Toby do every day?

3. What does Toby's mother do when she feels guilty about how he is treated?

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

5. What do Toby and his mother do during the evenings?

(see the answer key)

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