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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6, The Amen Corner (pgs. 270-276).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Toby says the Irish tenor in the Champagne Orchestra is singing for his life. This mirrors how Toby feels about:
(a) His interactions with Dwight.
(b) His relationship with his father.
(c) His struggles to create new identities.
(d) His mother's attitude toward their life.

2. What are the names of the two boys Toby hangs out with?
(a) Dwight and Roy.
(b) Arthur and Skipper.
(c) Terry and Terry.
(d) Mark and Shawn.

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

4. What event prompts Rosemary to declare she and Toby will leave Dwight's house?
(a) Dwight beats Toby for drinking some of his Old Crow.
(b) Rosemary is offered a job in Seattle.
(c) Toby falls and lands on his injured arm when Dwight pushes him.
(d) Dwight threatens to kill Rosemary.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why doesn't Toby's mother want him to take the rifle to Seattle with them?

2. Why doesn't Toby engage the easy girls his friends find for him?

3. Why does Toby feel good about hitting Arthur?

4. What does Dwight do at the tavern in Marblemount?

5. What color do Toby and Dwight paint the house?

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