That Was Then, This Is Now

How does Bryon describe the emotional distance between him and Mark?

• A gulf

• A chasm

• A forest

• A glacier

• An isthmus

Why did Mark and Bryon take such a drastic action against Angela?

• Because she was annoying

• Because Mark wants revenge for her setting Curtis up and hurting Mark

• She knew where M&M was and refused to tell them

• She insulted Mark's deceased mother

How does Bryon know M&M's family still cares for him?

• His father ran out to look for him

• Cathy and her siblings were crying when M&M went missing

• They put out an ad in the paper to find him

• His siblings made his favorite dinner every night to remember him every night he is gone

Who are the main characters?

• Bryon, Matt, Joe

• Cathy, Mark, George

• Mark, Bryon, M&M

• CC, Sparrow, Dude

What causes Mark and Bryon to grow apart?

• Bryon starts to date Cathy and forgets about Mark

• Bryon calls the cops on Mark

• M&M hates Bryon but not Mark

• Cathy dates Ponyboy Curtis

What is the climax of the story?

• Charlie dies

• Bryon calls cops on Mark

• Cathy breaks up with Bryon

• Bryon gets beat up Shepards

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.

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

• A) Friendship and change

• B) War and peace

• C) Love and betrayal

• D) Adventure and discovery

Which character undergoes the most significant change in 'That Was Then, This Is Now'?

• A) Bryon

• B) Mark

• C) M&M

• D) Cathy

What does Bryon realize about his relationship with Mark by the end of the novel?

• A) They will always be best friends

• B) They have grown apart

• C) They should start a business together

• D) They need to move to a new city