9F - The Absolutely True Diary - Ch. 1-7

Who is the main character?

• Reardan

• Sherman Alexie

• Rowdy

• Junior

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What does Junior like to do that makes him happy?

• He sings

• He draws cartoons

• He plays guitar

• He writes

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Rowdy is Junior's best friend; what other role does Rowdy play in Junior's life?

• Advisor

• Protector

• Provider

• Teacher

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What is the name of the reservation where Junior (and his family) lives?

• The Navajo Reservation

• The Alturas Rancheria

• The Sioux Reservation

• The Spokane Indian Reservation

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Why did the main character/narrator have 10 teeth pulled in one day?

• He wanted to get it over with it, so he asked to have them all pulled at the same time.

• His family couldn't afford major dental work more than once a year.

• He couldn't miss more than one day of school.

• The Indian Health Service funded major dental work only once a year.

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Junior believes the worst thing about being poor is not being able to...

• Eat well

• Take care of those you love

• Attend a good school

• Afford nice things

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Whose name is printed in Junior's geometry book?

• His mom

• His sister

• Rowdy

• His dad

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How does Rowdy feel about Junior's decision to leave?

• Rowdy gets very upset and punches him in the face.

• He's happy for him.

• Rowdy cries.

• Rowdy is upset but then hugs him.

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How does Junior’s sisters spend her days after graduating from Willpinit High?

• She works at the casino

• Writing a romance novel

• She hardly ever leaves the family basement

• She works at the post office

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What does Junior do to his geometry teacher, Mr. P?

• Breaks his nose with a textbook

• Junior trips Mr. P by accident with his big feet

• Begs him for a better grade

• Eggs his car

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