This Boy's Life Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

How does Geoffrey try to keep Toby out of trouble? (from Chapter 7, Amen (pgs. 283-288))

By re-enrolling Toby in the Boy Scouts.

By buying him alcohol.

By giving him reading and essay assignments.

By making Toby swear he will mend his ways.

2.

When they discuss Toby's move to Paris, Rosemary tells Toby: (from Chapter 4, Citizenship in the Home (pgs. 137-144))

She wants him to go to Paris.

Dwight has said Toby must go.

The decision to go to Paris is his.

She can't imagine life without Toby.

3.

Why does Toby feel good about hitting Arthur? (from Chapter 5, Citizenship in the School (pgs. 215-221))

He thinks it will make him more popular in school.

Fighting makes him feel powerful.

It is the first time Dwight views Toby in a way that makes him feel loved.

He has grown to hate Arthur.

4.

When Toby falls from a tree branch down a concrete hill, what demonstrates his disinterest in saving his own life? (from Chapter 5, Citizenship in the School (pgs. 181-191))

His hands are in his pockets.

Climbing the tree branch.

Drinking Hawaiian Punch and vodka.

He does not cry for help.

5.

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 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.

Toby should join the Army.

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