What happened to Mark's parents?

Both shot each other in a drunken fight

How could Bryon's first encounter with Cathy's parents be described?

Worried because he wants to make a good impression.

How did Bryon develop his dislike for police/authority in general?

Cops picked him up and took him somewhere just to beat him.

Describe Bryon's mom's attitude toward the boys.

She cares, but would rather not know what they are up to

How does Mark receive his injury at the dance?

Hit in the head by a beer bottle.

How does Bryon meet Cathy?

Meets her at the snack bar at the hospital.

According to Bryon, what is the crummiest feeling you could have in the world?

To hate the person you love the most.

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That Was Then, This Is Now Chapters 1-5 Quiz

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1
What happened to Mark's parents?
Both passed away from cancer
Both shot each other in a drunken fight
Mark's mom is still around, but his dad is not
They abandoned him at an early age
2
How could Bryon's first encounter with Cathy's parents be described?
Very easy-going because he's so confident
Intense because there is a fight at the house
Tense because they ask him a ton of questions
Worried because he wants to make a good impression.
3
Bryon seeks a job at what location?
At the movie house
At the drugstore
At the bowling alley
Charlie's bar
4
What state were the players from who jumped Bryon and Mark?
New York
Texas
Tennessee
California
5
How did Bryon develop his dislike for police/authority in general?
Cops picked him up and took him somewhere just to beat him.
His mother was wrongfully convicted of a crime.
The falsely arrest Bryon when he was 12 years old.
His dad had a lot of run-ins with the polio before he died.
6
Why do Mark and Bryon go to the pool hall in chapter 1?
To make money
To meet girls
To do their homework
To play video games
7
Describe Bryon's mom's attitude toward the boys.
She tries to get them arrested every chance she gets
She is continuously worried about them
She cares, but would rather not know what they are up to
She has her own issues to deal with
8
Up to this point in the story, Bryon and Mark both seem to be...
Interested in girls
Drifting apart from each other
Arguing with each other more and more
Becoming more dependent on each other
9
Which character gets jumped by the Shepard boys early in the novel?
Angela
Bryon
M&M
Mark
10
How does Mark receive his injury at the dance?
He got in a car accident with Charlie's car.
Accidentally stabbed at the dance.
Hit in the head by a beer bottle.
He cut his arm on a piece of glass.
11
Which character does not care about stealing because he knows he's too smart to get caught?
Charlie
Bryon
M&M
Mark
12
Bryon's attitude toward Cathy can best be described as...
Possessive
Angry
Argumentative
Care-free
13
Mark gets taken to the police station for what reason?
Stealing the principal's car.
Selling drugs at school.
Beating up a boy in the parking lot.
Shoplifting.
14
How does Mark show Bryon that he hopes Bryon has a nice date with Cathy?
Makes sure that Charlie's car is clean.
Leaves him a nice new shirt.
Makes reservations for Bryon at a restaurant.
Leaves him $50 in cash.
15
Why does Mark have to see a probation officer once a week?
Beat up a guy really bad
Never went to school
He stole a car
He has had a history with drugs
16
How does Bryon meet Cathy?
M&M introduced Bryon to her.
Meets her at the snack bar at the hospital.
She helped him out at the grocery store.
She goes to the same school as him.
17
According to Bryon, what is the crummiest feeling you could have in the world?
To feel like you've lost something.
Losing a family member.
To be dumped for no reason.
To hate the person you love the most.
18
Bryon associates himself with which group of people?
Stars
Sharks
Socs
Greasers
19
Which war does Charlie receive his draft notice to fight in?
Cold War
World War I
World War II
Vietnam War
20
What symbol does M&M constantly wear around his neck?
A cross
A cloverleaf
A locket
A peace symbol

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