House Arrest Quiz

What is the main reason Timothy is placed on house arrest?

• He got into a fight at school

• He stole a car

• He took a man’s credit card to pay for his brother’s medicine

• He ran away from home

How does Timothy primarily communicate his thoughts and feelings in the book?

• Through letters to his brother

• Through his journal entries

• Through conversations with his probation officer

• Through emails to his best friend

What is the main conflict in *House Arrest*?

• Timothy is struggling to get good grades in school

• Timothy is torn between obeying the law and helping his sick brother

• Timothy wants to join a sports team but his mother won’t let him

• Timothy is trying to prove his innocence in court

Which literary device is used in the following quote from the book: “The weight of the world is sitting on my chest”?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification

• Hyperbole

What is a major theme in *House Arrest*?

• The power of friendship and loyalty

• The importance of telling the truth no matter what

• Sacrifices we make for the people we love

• The journey of becoming a hero

I am an island inside Jose’s crazy house. Somehow all the chaos makes me calm. What type of figurative language is this?

• simile

• metaphor

• hyperbole

• personification

Which statement best describes Timothy’s character development throughout the novel?

• Timothy begins as a selfish troublemaker but learns to obey the rules

• Timothy starts as a caring but impulsive boy who grows to understand the consequences of his actions

• Timothy is a quiet and obedient kid who later becomes rebellious

• Timothy learns to trust the legal system and rely on others for help

How does the journal format of the novel impact the reader’s understanding of Timothy’s emotions?

• It allows readers to see multiple perspectives on the events in Timothy’s life

• It creates distance between the reader and Timothy’s emotions

• It gives readers a direct and personal view of his struggles and inner thoughts

• It makes the story more confusing by leaving out important details

What does Levi, Timothy’s baby brother, symbolize in the novel?

• The weight of responsibility and love

• The idea that people should never give up

• The injustice of the legal system

• The importance of obeying rules

Why does Timothy continue to take risks for his brother despite being on house arrest?

• He believes he can outsmart the police

• He doesn’t think his probation officer is paying attention

• His love for Levi makes him willing to risk punishment

• He wants to prove that he is a hero