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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5, Citizenship in the School (pgs. 222-228).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 asks Toby what he thinks of Gil.
(d) She tells Toby that Gil will bring him a bike the next day.

2. Kenneth spends all of his time in Dwight's house:
(a) Making snide comments about the Christmas tree.
(b) Insulting the family.
(c) Drinking.
(d) Goading Toby into a fight.

3. What does the principal say when he notices nicotine on Toby's fingers?
(a) He asks Rosemary if she bought cigarettes for her son.
(b) He accuses Toby of smoking.
(c) Nothing.
(d) He talks about digging through trash cans for a cigarette.

4. 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) Dwight would like to take Toby fishing.
(c) The same will happen to Toby and his mother if they move to Chinook.
(d) Life is a long and ultimately fruitless journey.

5. Toby never calls Arthur a liar because:
(a) Toby is afraid to get in another fight with Arthur.
(b) He respects Arthur's skill at lying.
(c) Toby doesn't want to hurt Arthur's feelings.
(d) He know they both tell lies as a way to escape their lives.

Short Answer Questions

1. The next time Toby sees Bobby Crow after Norma has broken up with him, he notes that Bobby:

2. Why do Toby and his mother believe they will be successful in Utah?

3. Why do Dwight and Toby pretend to have a normal family relationship when Rosemary visits?

4. What does Mr. Howard think will be difficult for Toby to adjust to at Hill?

5. How does Dwight react to Toby's involvement in the fight?

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