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About a boy quiz

1-Why does Marcus come to this conclusion about his family in Chapter 11?
(from Chapters 9-12)
So he would not be alone if his mother died.
He and his mother are drifting apart.
Because the needs of each member often fall to the wayside.
Because he and his mother have never been closer.

2-Who is Lindsey? (from Chapters 21-24)


Fiona's sister.
Fiona's best friend.
Will's date.
Clive's girlfriend.

3-Where does Ellie offer to go with Marcus in Chapter 31? (from Chapters 29-
32)
To Will's.
To the principal's office.
To the dentist's office.
To visit his father.

4-What does Ali ask Will in Chapter 36? (from Chapters 32-36)
If Will is cheating on his mother.
If Will can buy him some shoes.
If Will will ever get a job.
If Will will marry his mother one day.

5-What does Will suggest when Marcus tells him about his troubles at school?
(from Chapters 13-16)
He suggests telling the principal.
He suggests ignoring his bullies.
He suggests changing his appearance.
He suggests writing a letter to the administration.

6-Where does Marcus want Will to take him and Fiona in Chapter 13? (from
Chapters 13-16)
To buy new clothes.
Planet Hollywood.
To the zoo.
The Olive Garden.
7-What does Will decide about Christmas in Chapter 18? (from Chapters 17-20)
He will volunteer with a charity.
He will stay in and drink instead of celebrating Christmas.
He will invite Marcus and Fiona over.
It is his favorite holiday of the year.

8-What does Marcus try to force Will and Fiona to do over lunch in Chapter 13?
(from Chapters 13-16)
Converse.
Argue.
Discuss their futures.
Flirt.

9-What is Marcus' theory on family near the end of the novel? (from Chapters
32-36)
Family cannot be trusted.
It is not just parents and children, but everyone who cares about you.
Families should be large.
Families should be small.

10-Who does Will see when he is driving around in Chapter 20? (from Chapters
17-20)
Ellie.
Fiona.
Marcus.
Suzie.

11-What does Ellie think of her mother's behavior in Chapter 25? (from
Chapters 25-28)
She thinks its funny.
She thinks it's disgusting.
She is unfazed.
She doesn't mind her mother's antics.

12-What does Will ask Suzie in Chapter 12? (from Chapters 9-12)
If it would be appropriate to take Marcus out for an afternoon.
If she would go out with him.
If she needs him to babysit.
If Marcus is adopted.

-13- What does Fiona conclude of Will when they go out for a drink in Chapter
18? (from Chapters 17-20)
He is a mystery.
He is charitable.
He is self-centered.
He is dangerous.

14-Why does Will never get any job offers? (from Chapters 9-12)
He has bad work references.
He is always late for interviews.
He has no job history.
He only applies for jobs he is unqualified for.

15-What does Marcus tell Will he had wanted at one time but has since given up
hope of? (from Chapters 32-36)
To be a cool kid.
Will marrying Fiona.
For his mother to marry again.
To live with his father.

16-Where does Will find Marcus at the beginning of Chapter 27? (from
Chapters 25-28)
At the bus stop.
At Marcus' house.
At the park.
At Will's house.

17-Where does Marcus refuse to go in Chapter 31? (from Chapters 29-32)


To school.
To see his father.
To Will's.
To his house.

18-Why does Marcus walk out of school in Chapter 19? (from Chapters 17-20)
He is mad that the headmistress told him to stay away from bullies.
Bullies throw eggs at him.
He is taunted in gym class.
He forgot his homework at school.

19-What does Will realize is the only interesting thing about him? (from
Chapters 21-24)

His style.
His past.
His wealth.
Marcus.
20-What does Marcus realize about Ellie in Chapter 33? (from Chapters 32-36)

She is to blame for most of her problems.


She is a very complex person.
She is a troubled teen.
She is very sensitive.

21-Where does the group go for dinner in Chapter 34? (from Chapters 32-36)
A bistro.
A pizza parlor.
A hamburger joint.
A cafe.

22-What does Fiona ask Will to do in Chapter 18 when she calls him? (from
Chapters 17-20)
To see Marcus again.
Check up on Marcus occasionally.
Avoid Marcus.
Adopt Marcus.

23-What does Marcus manage to do in Chapter 15? (from Chapters 13-16)


Recite all the monarchs in British history.
Convince Will to date Marcus' mother.
Get into Will's apartment.
Make Will feel guilty.

24-What do Ellie and Marcus see Ellie's mother doing in Chapter 25? (from
Chapters 25-28)
Making out with a man.
Puking.
Taking drugs.
Stealing jewelry.

25-What is Will bored of in Chapter 12? (from Chapters 9-12)


The weather.
His neighborhood.
His normal routine.
His friends.

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