The Boys of My Youth Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

Why is Jo not at work on the fateful afternoon of November 1, 1991? (from The Fourth State of Matter - Bulldozing the Baby)

Her boss told her there wasn't much work to do, so she might as well head home very early.

She is afraid of the eerie young student named Gang Lu.

She cannot bring herself to spend time away from her dog for any reason.

She is visiting with her friend Caroline.

2.

Why does Jo sit behind the screen door, away from the rest of her family, on the Fourth of July? (from Behind The Screen - Against The Grain)

Because she is scared by the sound of fireworks.

Because she hates her older sister so much she does not want to be near her.

Because of her allergies.

Because she is in timeout.

3.

What does Jo's dad do after he severely injures himself in a car accident? (from The Family Hour - Out There)

Walks five miles back to his house.

Goes over to his friend's house for some more beers.

Drives the banged-up car back to his house.

Goes to the Emergency Room and attempts to hide the incident from his wife.

4.

Jo sees an actual coyote "pushing [something] along with his nose." What is that thing? (from Behind The Screen - Against The Grain)

A pair of sunglasses.

A dead crow.

An empty bread wrapper.

A tumbleweed.

5.

Why does Jo go on the incredibly boring week-long visits to her grandmother's and Ralph's house? (from Preface - Cousins)

She is being punished for her poor behavior in school.

She actually asks if she can go.

Both of her parents would frequently travel.

Her mother needed periodic breaks after Jo's father passed away.

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