The Boys of My Youth Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

Where does Jo successfully hide when the Garcia brothers catch her and Elizabeth toilet papering their house? (from The Boys of My Youth)

In a sewer grate.

Inside a doghouse.

Underneath a car.

In the Garcia's own backyard as they raced out the front door.

2.

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

She actually asks if she can go.

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

She is being punished for her poor behavior in school.

Both of her parents would frequently travel.

3.

What unlikely authority figure meanly makes fun of Jo and Elizabeth at school? (from The Boys of My Youth)

Jo's mom, who had to come to school to drop off the lunch that Jo forgot.

Their French teacher.

The janitor.

The principal.

4.

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 visiting with her friend Caroline.

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.

5.

What unlikely event happens at Jo's house on November 1, 1991, after she spends the evening tearfully watching the local news with a group of friends? (from The Fourth State of Matter - Bulldozing the Baby)

Her oldest, sickest dog begins to howl at the moon before suddenly passing away.

Christoph Goertz's mother comes over and explains how she psychically knew the tragedy would happen.

Her ex-husband comes over and begins to comfort her.

Gang Lu's mother calls her and weeps while apologizing.

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