View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2, Part 1 (pages 71-90).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What color is Kathleen's hair described as in Chapter 2?
(a) Black.
(b) Blonde.
(c) Auburn.
(d) Dark brown.

2. What is the name of the nineteen-year-old who has Howard cut his hair in Chapter 1?
(a) Jack.
(b) Melish.
(c) Andrew.
(d) Jasper.

3. What disorder causes George to shake as he is shaved?
(a) Parkinson's disease.
(b) Cerebral palsy.
(c) Muscular dystrophy.
(d) Epilepsy.

4. What natural phenomenon does Howard compare his seizures to in Chapter 1?
(a) Lightning.
(b) Volcanoes.
(c) Hailstorms.
(d) Thunder.

5. What is the name of Howard's family's dog in Chapter 2?
(a) Socks.
(b) Buddy.
(c) Spot.
(d) Roger.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many hours before he dies does George ask for a shave?

2. Who is the author of The Reasonable Horologist that is quoted in Chapter 1?

3. What does George wrap the dead mouse with in Chapter 2?

4. As Howard stands outside of his house, watching his children in the window in Chapter 2, he thinks, "I will pay my debts with" what?

5. How many days before he dies does George begin hallucinating?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 192 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample