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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4, Citizenship in the Home (pgs 117-125).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is ironic about Dwight forcing Toby to admit he is a liar?
(a) Toby lies about the lies he tells.
(b) Dwight is able to make Toby behave, while Rosemary cannot.
(c) Dwight has done nothing but lie since Toby met him.
(d) Toby was not lying when he said he felt sick to his stomach.

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. What color do Toby and Dwight paint the house?
(a) White.
(b) Black.
(c) Red.
(d) They do not paint the house.

4. 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?
(a) Riding on the float is the last happy moment she had.
(b) Toby's mother is Irish.
(c) Toby's mother had a privileged childhood.
(d) Her life will be filled with wonderful things.

5. What does Arthur say that causes Toby to make fun of Arthur's weight?
(a) Arthur insulted Toby's mother.
(b) Toby wants to look cool.
(c) Arthur makes a comment about Toby's orange hands.
(d) Toby is joining in with other boys.

Short Answer Questions

1. What event prompts Toby to rethink forgiving his father for abandoning him?

2. How does Toby plan to convince the people he meets that he is a jock or a brain?

3. What do Rosemary and Toby do when they leave the West Seattle apartment?

4. Why does Arthur punch Toby?

5. Why does Toby want Roy's Winchester .22 rifle?

(see the answer key)

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