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 making Toby swear he will mend his ways.

By giving him reading and essay assignments.

2.

What is the significance of the particularly cruel woman in the crowd during the game being dressed in curlers and toreador pants? (from Chapter 4, Citizenship in the Home (pgs. 126-130))

It shows the woman is crazy or has been the victim of abuse.

It represents the insensible cruelty of society.

It shows that the woman has no fashion sense.

It mirrors the falseness of Rosemary's interest in parenting.

3.

What happens when Toby sees the drugstore clerk in line at the Order of the Arrow Scout meeting? (from Chapter 5, Citizenship in the School (pgs. 192-199))

The woman identifies him and demands someone call the police.

Toby hides until the woman has passed.

The woman doesn't notice Toby.

Toby pretends he has never seen the woman, and she is fooled.

4.

How does Toby respond when Mr. Howard warns him that he might have a rough time at Hill? (from Chapter 6, The Amen Corner (pgs. 270-276))

Toby tells Mr. Howard how rough his life has already been.

Toby says he knows he can deal with it.

Toby says he is dead set on going.

Toby admits he is nervous about Hill.

5.

Why does Toby allow others to think he won the fight with Arthur? (from Chapter 4, Citizenship in the Home (pgs. 107-116))

To gain Dwight's approval.

To make a reputation as a cool kid.

To separate himself from Arthur.

So other kids won't mess with Toby.

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