This Boy's Life Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

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 that the woman has no fashion sense.

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

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

It represents the insensible cruelty of society.

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))

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

Their friendship falls apart.

They begin a relationship.

Nothing.

3.

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

By giving him reading and essay assignments.

By making Toby swear he will mend his ways.

By buying him alcohol.

By re-enrolling Toby in the Boy Scouts.

4.

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

To make a reputation as a cool kid.

So other kids won't mess with Toby.

To separate himself from Arthur.

To gain Dwight's approval.

5.

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 admits he is nervous about Hill.

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

Toby says he is dead set on going.

Toby says he knows he can deal with it.

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