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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 9 & 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What has Andrew be nicknamed by some of the boys that hang out at Asphalt Hill?
(a) Soft shoe Andro.
(b) Nothing.
(c) The Pied Piper.
(d) The Mouth.

2. Who is Willie Meredith?
(a) The janitor who is dead.
(b) A student who is shot dead.
(c) The janitor who brings the gun to school.
(d) The principal who is dead.

3. Why is Yolanda shouting at Andrew in the morning?
(a) She is angry at him for leaving the house in the middle of the night.
(b) She wants him to get up.
(c) She is mad that he messes up the bathroom.
(d) She has found his harmonica.

4. What does Yolanda's mother hope Andrew some day becomes?
(a) A police officer.
(b) A doctor.
(c) A musician.
(d) A teacher.

5. Of what does Yolanda try to convince herself as she runs to the park?
(a) That other boys would protect Andrew.
(b) That the neighborhood is safe.
(c) That Shirley can take responsibility for the cake and do fine.
(d) That Andrew is able to fight well.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do they call Yolanda on the bus?

2. What sounds does Andrew like to hear on Asphalt Hill?

3. What does Yolanda miss about her former home?

4. Who thinks Andrew is interfering with business?

5. How many terrible things have happened recently in Yolanda's life?

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