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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Jamie think his mother left Van?
(a) Because Van threw Nin.
(b) Because Van is married.
(c) Because Van doesn't have a job.
(d) Because Van swore at him.

2. What is Nin clouded by in this section?
(a) Smoke.
(b) Light.
(c) Mist.
(d) Rain.

3. Why did Jamie and his family leave their home?
(a) Jamie's mother found a better job.
(b) Jamie was accused of something he didn't do.
(c) Van tried to throw his sister across the room.
(d) His mother's boyfriend was stalking them.

4. How does the author describe Patty's words as she calls Jamie over?
(a) Slow and meek.
(b) Deliberate and powerful.
(c) Fast and scared.
(d) Booming and confident.

5. What is the name of Jamie's teacher?
(a) Mr. Dunker.
(b) Mrs. Newby.
(c) Miss. Formby.
(d) Mrs. Desrochers.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the town Earl lives in?

2. Complete the following sentence; "He who cooks the pancakes..."

3. What do Jamie and his mother do when Earl comes back from work?

4. What does Jamie worry his mother has forgotten?

5. What does Jamie shoot across the room as fast as when his mother calls him?

(see the answer key)

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