2. Toby braces himself "for the next curve" at the end of Chapter 3. Which of the following does this NOT refer to?
(a) The dangerous life curve his mother has put him on.
(b) Literally, the next curve in the road.
(c) Toby's opportunity to start a better life.
(d) The next curveball Dwight throws him.

3. Why is Toby afraid to say anything bad about Roy when his mother asks what he thinks about leaving Roy?
(a) Toby is afraid his mother will use it against him if she and Roy get back together.
(b) Toby is afraid his mother will tell Roy, and Roy will take it out on Toby.
(c) Toby doesn't want to talk about Roy behind his back.
(d) Toby thinks he will not be allowed to take the rifle if he says he doesn't like Roy.

4. What is the upsetting question Roy asks Toby?
(a) What Toby would think of having a little brother.
(b) How much Toby loved his mother.
(c) If Toby wanted to go on a trip with Roy.
(d) If Toby had been playing with the gun unsupervised.

5. Why does Toby steal things?
(a) Stealing is the only way he can get the things he wants.
(b) He gets great satisfaction from stealing.
(c) He wants to prove how cool he is.
(d) His friends dare him.

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

7. What does Skipper's car look like when he returns from Mexico?
(a) The upholstery is beautiful.
(b) Skipper was sold cheap leather upholstery.
(c) Skipper doesn't return.
(d) It has been destroyed by a sandstorm.

8. What do Toby and the rest of the Archery Club shoot at?
(a) Cats and each other.
(b) Cats and dogs.
(c) Tin cans and trash bags.
(d) Each other.

9. What does Toby's mother do when she feels guilty about how he is treated?
(a) Tries to buy his affection.
(b) Promises she will try to change.
(c) Tells him how much she loves him.
(d) Justifies his treatment by saying, "That's the way life is."

10. Why does Toby like Norma's boyfriend Bobby?
(a) Bobby gives Toby money.
(b) Bobby lets Toby drink with him and Norma.
(c) Bobby reminds Toby of his older brother.
(d) Bobby gives Toby advice about how to play basketball.

11. Where do Dwight and his family live?
(a) In a derelict house.
(b) The outskirts of a nice neighborhood.
(c) A few miles away from Skipper and Norma's high school.
(d) A converted war barrack that housed German prisoners of war.

12. How does Toby view his move to Chinook?
(a) A chance to have a real family.
(b) An opportunity to create a new identity.
(c) A bad thing.
(d) A chance to make new friends.

13. How does Rosemary punish Toby?
(a) She spanks him.
(b) She makes him give her his cigarettes.
(c) As Marian suggests.
(d) She takes a bath, reads a book, and goes to bed early.

14. Why do Toby and his mother believe they will be successful in Utah?
(a) Housing is cheap.
(b) The job market is very healthy.
(c) Toby's mother has received a promising job offer.
(d) They have had it rough and deserve some good luck.

15. Why do Dwight and Toby pretend to have a normal family relationship when Rosemary visits?
(a) Toby wants his mother to marry Dwight.
(b) Toby wants a family life even if it's not perfect.
(c) Toby is afraid he will hurt his mother's feelings if she sees how unhappy he is.
(d) Dwight threatens Toby and forces him to act happy.