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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8, San Diego, California.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What meaning does the whale whirligig have for Grandma?
(a) The ocean is the keeper of life.
(b) The dead want the living to laugh.
(c) Nature follows a cycle of life and death.
(d) Life will continue to "spin" after her death.

2. According to the man, what is a hard thing to find?
(a) Love.
(b) Fame.
(c) Peace.
(d) Wealth.

3. What does Brent's first whirligig look like?
(a) A harpist.
(b) An angel.
(c) A pianist.
(d) A drummer.

4. At the beginning of Chapter 4, what is the man doing?
(a) Watching the evening news.
(b) Driving in the country.
(c) Sweeping the street.
(d) Walking the beach.

5. What book does Brent read as he crosses Louisiana?
(a) "Davy Crockett."
(b) "The Alamo."
(c) "Pride and Prejudice."
(d) "Two Years Before the Mast."

Short Answer Questions

1. Which professional sports team does Brent view as losers?

2. While driving, what does Jenny notice about Grandma's face?

3. According to Brent, what are now mysterious gifts?

4. What is the final entry in Tony's journal about his vacation?

5. At the party, who calls Brent a leech?

(see the answer key)

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