The Boy in the Black Suit TEST REVIEW

Why are his fellow students reluctant to talk to Matt on his first day of his senior year? (from Chapter 1)

• They do not know what to say about his mother's death.

• He does not know, but becomes angry about it.

• He has been rude to his fellow classmates over the summer.

• He is attending a new school and no one knows him.

• He is wearing a black suit, and they think it's weird.

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Why is Matt upset when Mr. Ray picks him up from school for Gwendolyn Brown's funeral? (from Chapter 7)

• Matt did not want anyone to know he was working for Mr. Ray.

• Mr. Ray is driving the hearse.

• Matt had hoped to have time to go home and change.

• Matt had planned to spend the afternoon with Chris.

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Why is Matt surprised when they open the expensive casket belonging to the woman named Nancy Knight? (from Chapters 4)

• She is dressed in overalls.

• She is Asian.

• She has a smile on her face.

• She is only 19.

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What is Matt's dad doing to deal with his grief over his mom's death? (from Chapters 3)

• Talking about Mom non-stop

• Spending hours at the cemetery

• Working long hours

• Drinking alcohol

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Why does Chris always go home before dark? (from Chapters 2 - 3)

• He poor vision, and it is worse after dark.

• A rough group of teens gather outside his building at dark.

• His mother is afraid to be alone after dark

• The police have enacted a curfew.

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Why does Mr. Ray feel guilty about Matt's dad's accident? (from Chapters 4 - 6)

• Mr. Ray's brother Robbie has been giving Jackson drugs.

• Mr. Ray is the kind of person who assumes responsibility for anyone in need.

• Mr. Ray's brother Cork was drinking with Jackson when it happened.

• Mr. Ray feels he should have reached out to help Jackson more.

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What is the game Mr. Ray plays with Matt to demonstrate the uncertainty of life? (from Chapters 6)

• checkers

• ping pong

• snakes and ladders

• war

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Why does Matt think Love's name is Renee? (from Chapters 7 - 8)

• He thought he heard someone call her Renee.

• She was wearing a uniform with Renee's name when he first saw her at the Cluck Bucket.

• Her name is Renee, but most people call her Love.

• She wears her mother's necklace with the name Renee on it.

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What is the one thing Matt says he needs most from his best friend, Chris? (from Chapters 2 )

• To treat him normally.

• To ignore Matt whenever he cries.

• To help him remember the best things about his mom.

• To help Matt reconnect with his dad.

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What was the title of the cookbook that Daisy (Mom) made for Matt? (from Chapters 3)

Top Tips for Cooking Thanksgiving.

• The Secret to Getting Girls for Matty.

• Easiest Recipes Every, by Daisy Miller.

• Recipes from Mom, with Love.

• Top Tips for Cooking Thanksgiving.

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