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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4, Miami, Florida.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which professional sports team does Brent view as losers?
(a) The Yankees.
(b) The Braves.
(c) The Cubs.
(d) The Bulls.

2. What does Mrs. Zamora give to Brent to help him with restitution?
(a) An envelope with five hundred dollars in cash.
(b) A bus pass good for forty-five days.
(c) A pattern for a whirligig.
(d) An airline ticket to Seattle, Washington.

3. In Chapter 3, following the accident, how does Brent feel around strangers?
(a) Like an outcast.
(b) Like a brave hero.
(c) Like a misunderstood child.
(d) Like a murderer.

4. Which of the following best describes the man's household?
(a) Exciting.
(b) Loving.
(c) Calm.
(d) Noisy.

5. How extensive are Brent's injuries from the crash?
(a) Nonexistent.
(b) Bruises and cuts.
(c) Permanent paralysis.
(d) Life-threatening.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Brent's first whirligig look like?

2. According to Alexandra, which step in the scientific process is analogous to one's thoughts?

3. In Chapter 1, according to Brent, what make of car always breaks down?

4. What happens that changes his wife's temperament?

5. Which scientist does Alexandra compare to Stephanie?

(see the answer key)

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