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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 13, DUCKS - Chapter 15, TRASH KITES.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What explanation does Paps say to his sons about Ma's swollen purple cheeks?
(a) Ma fell down the stairs when she was drunk.
(b) Ma was in a bad car accident and hit her face on the steering wheel.
(c) Ma was punched in the face by the dentist to loosen her teeth before pulling them.
(d) Ma got into a fight at work with Lina, her co-worker.

2. Why do the brothers have to get up quickly and leave Paps' work in Chapter 11, NIGHT WATCH?
(a) Because Paps' shift is over.
(b) Because Paps' is late to his second job.
(c) Because Paps' co-worker shows up to take over.
(d) Because Paps' does not want them to see him cheating on Ma.

3. How old is Ma when she gives birth to Manny?
(a) 12.
(b) 16.
(c) 15.
(d) 14.

4. Why does Ma most likely call the truck, "that truck" instead of "the truck"?
(a) Because the family has not paid for all of it.
(b) Because Paps buys the truck without telling her, and it has no seats for the brothers.
(c) Because it is old and rickety and will most likely break down.
(d) Because Paps tells Ma that it is his truck, and Ma cannot drive it.

5. Why does Paps most likely give the brothers a bath when he arrives at home in Chapter 10, YOU BETTER COME??
(a) Because he is up late and has nothing else to do.
(b) Because he thinks they are dirty and need it.
(c) As disingenuous proof he cares about family.
(d) As a sign that he loves them and is home to stay.

Short Answer Questions

1. What meal does Old Man prepare for the brothers?

2. What do the brothers find in the crawlspace at the end of Chapter 9, TALK TO ME?

3. Who is Paps listening to the radio when the boys come home after school in Chapter 3, THE HERITAGE (8)?

4. What does Manny say about Paps disappearance in Chapter 8, OTHER LOCUSTS?

5. What happens when Ma crawls down into the hole and lies down in Chapter 14, TRENCH?

(see the answer key)

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