This Boy's Life Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

Which of the following does Toby NOT do in Dwight's house? (from Chapter 6, The Amen Corner (pgs. 266-269))

Make a sandwich.

Look in his old room.

Vandalize Dwight's room.

Read Pearl's diary.

2.

At Arthur's house one night, Toby and Arthur kiss. What happens as a result? (from Chapter 4, Citizenship in the Home (pgs. 155-168))

Their friendship falls apart.

They begin a relationship.

Nothing.

From then on, they make fun of each other every time they feel they are getting too close.

3.

What does Father Karl suggest when Toby cannot tell him that he wants money, success, and acceptance out of life? (from Chapter 6, The Amen Corner (pgs. 238-252))

Toby should join the Army.

Toby should volunteer to work with other less fortunate children.

Toby needs to focus on his school work and apply for college.

Toby's goal might be to make his mother happy.

4.

How does Dwight react to Toby's involvement in the fight? (from Chapter 4, Citizenship in the Home (pgs. 107-116))

He takes away the money Toby makes on his paper route.

He is proud.

He doesn't care.

He becomes very angry and beats Toby.

5.

How does Toby feel about the information he writes on his letters of recommendation and transcripts? (from Chapter 5, Citizenship in the School (pgs. 200-214))

He is ashamed of lying.

He thinks that anyone who reads the papers will automatically believe the information is true.

He feels everything he writes is the hidden truth and his real identity.

He doesn't care what he writes as long as it will get him into a better school.

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