That Was Then This Is Now

What is the climax of the story?

• Charlie dies

• Bryon calls cops on Mark

• Cathy breaks up with Bryon

• Bryon gets beat up Shepards

When Bryon returns the car to Charlie, why is Charlie in a bad mood?

• Bryon told him they hotwired the car

• Bryon told him about Mark going to the hospital

• Charlie got an eviction notice for his bar

• Charlie had got his draft notice (might have to join military)

What strange request does Mark make of Bryon to keep him entertained?

• Steal a TV so they can watch cartoons

• Read a story to him

• Meditate with him

• Play charades

As Mark and Bryon talk about their childhood, each of them come to a conclusion about needing a group to establish an identity. How does Mark feel?

• He misses the "all-for-one" routine of belonging to a group

• He sees the benefit of "totaling up to something by ourselves" as an individual

• He says he doesn't care about anyone, he's a lone wolf.

• He says he wishes he tried harder in school

As Mark and Bryon talk about their childhood, each of them come to a conclusion about needing a group to establish an identity. How does Bryon feel?

• He misses the "all-for-one" routine of belonging to a group

• He sees the benefit of "totaling up to something by ourselves" as an individual

• He says he doesn't care about anyone, he's a lone wolf.

• He says he wishes he tried harder in school

During their reminiscing over their childhood and growing up, Bryon answers Mark's question of, " I wonder what the difference is?" by saying, "...that was then, this is now." What does he mean? (2 correct answers)

• When they were children, they needed the group to help establish an identity

• Now that they are growing up, they have started to form personalities independent of the group

• They need the group more than ever to help them maintain their identity and keep them safe

• They need to grow up and forget about all of that kiddy stuff.

Bryon has a revelation when he returns to school on Monday about his intelligence, and where he stands in the social order at school as a reflection of the changing times. What does he realize?

• The fact that he was smart, and "poor white" made him an interest of social spheres where he didn't fit in, but he was interesting to them.

• The fact that he was smarter than Mark, and he had a lot more friends in the popular group.

• The fact that he mostly got invited to parties with popular kids because he was black, which made him twice as popular.

• The fact that Bryon knew more about politics than he let on to his "soc" friends.

What is the main theme of 'That Was Then, This Is Now'?

• A) Friendship and loyalty

• B) War and peace

• C) Love and betrayal

• D) Adventure and discovery

Who is the author of 'That Was Then, This Is Now'?

• A) J.K. Rowling

• B) S.E. Hinton

• C) Mark Twain

• D) Harper Lee

What is the relationship between Bryon and Mark in the story?

• A) Brothers

• B) Cousins

• C) Best friends

• D) Strangers