This Boy's Life Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

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

Toby should volunteer to work with other less fortunate children.

Toby should join the Army.

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

2.

Toby tells his family he will not be moving to Paris because: (from Chapter 4, Citizenship in the Home (pgs. 137-144))

He does not want to change his last name.

He wants to join the Army.

He wants to attend school in the U.S.

He does not want to leave his friends.

3.

What does Toby tell Mrs. Howard when she asks how his mother is coping with her son moving so far away? (from Chapter 6, The Amen Corner (pgs. 270-276))

Rosemary thinks Toby is leaving to get away from her.

Rosemary is angry at Toby for leaving her.

It is hard for Rosemary, but she wants him to get the best education.

A friend has found Rosemary a job near Hill.

4.

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.

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

Fighting makes him feel powerful.

He has grown to hate Arthur.

5.

At the Boy Scout Gathering of the Tribes, Toby plans to: (from Chapter 4, Citizenship in the Home (pgs. 155-168))

Try to be made an Eagle Scout.

Win every competition.

Steal Dwight's car and leave Dwight in Seattle.

Run away to Alaska.

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