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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long did it take August to learn to keep his tongue inside his mouth?
(a) 6 months.
(b) 5 years.
(c) About 18 months.
(d) Several years.

2. In Part I, how long does Mr. Tushman want the students to spend showing August around the school?
(a) An hour.
(b) 90 minutes.
(c) 45 minutes.
(d) Half an hour.

3. How much older is Via than August?
(a) 24 monthes.
(b) 4 years.
(c) 3 years.
(d) 18 months.

4. Where does August live?
(a) Queens.
(b) Manhattan.
(c) Brooklyn.
(d) Bronx.

5. When does Via finish reading "War and Peace"?
(a) January.
(b) October.
(c) November.
(d) December.

Short Answer Questions

1. What used to be August's mother's occupation?

2. When did Via's father's grandparents immigrate to the United States?

3. In Part II, what sport does Via play?

4. What was the name of the doll that Via was given before August was born?

5. What fruit does August's mom cut for his school lunch for the second day of school?

(see the answer key)

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