Chapters 8-12 of The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time...

What did Junior's father say to him on his first day at Reardan?

• “You’re so brave. You’re a warrior.”

• "This is a bad idea."

• "You won't find hope here."

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Who is Penelope?

• Reardan's school mascot

• A girl who sits near Junior in Mr. Grant's class

• The school secretary who helps Junior on his first day at Reardan

What is the first "rule" of the SPOKANE INDIAN RULES OF FISTICUFFS?

• Never, ever fight a girl.

• Violence is not the answer.

• If somebody insults you, then you have to fight him.

• Talk things out first to solve disagreements.

Why did Junior punch Roger in the face?

• Roger said something racist.

• Roger hit him first.

• Roger stole his lunch money.

How did Roger react when Junior punched him?

• He tried to punch Junior back.

• He called the police.

• He looked shocked and insulted.

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Why does Junior's grandmother think that Roger didn't hit Junior back?

• Roger respects Junior.

• Roger is a coward.

• Roger was afraid that he would seriously hurt Junior, given Junior's health problems.

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In Chapter 9, who gives Junior a ride to Reardan on his motorcycle?

• Roger

• Mr. Grant

• Junior's dad

• Eugene, a friend of Junior's dad

As we learn in Chapter 10, who is Junior's "secret-keeper"?

• Junior's mother

• Rowdy

• Penelope

• Dawn

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What did Penelope and Junior plan to collect on Halloween?

• Candy

• Money for the homeless

• Donations for the local hospital

In Chapter 12, what did Mary do that shocked her family?

• She got married and moved to Montana.

• She published a romance novel.

• She moved to Reardan.