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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, Part 2 (pages 143-156).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What word from Chapter 3 refers to a circle of the earth passing through the poles and the observer's zenith?
(a) Atmosphere.
(b) Circumspect.
(c) Circumference.
(d) Meridian.

2. What does Howard's mother cook for breakfast the morning after Howard's father has been taken away in Chapter 3?
(a) Oatmeal.
(b) Blueberry muffins.
(c) Porridge.
(d) Pancakes.

3. What word is used in Chapter 1 to refer to angels?
(a) Euphoria.
(b) Androgyny.
(c) Cataclysms.
(d) Seraphim.

4. Of his father and of the old Indian that repaired the canoe, Howard says in Chapter 3, "My memories of them are" what?
(a) Regrettable.
(b) Atmospheres.
(c) Dissipated.
(d) Dreamlike.

5. Who is George's grandson that appears to be reading to him when he awakens in Chapter 1?
(a) Charlie.
(b) Roger.
(c) Sam.
(d) Andrew.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did the hermit whose tooth Howard pulls attend college?

2. What does Howard give the hermit to drink before he pulls his tooth in Chapter 1?

3. Who do Margie and Darla pretend that their dolls are when they play after dinner in Chapter 2?

4. Where is the hospital located that Kathleen has gotten a pamphlet for in Chapter 2?

5. Why is Howard paid to shoot a dog, according to the narrator in Chapter 1?

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