The Fort - Finished with the Book Quiz

Why does Jaeger not get charged for stabbing Marcus?

• It was ruled as self-defense.

• Jaeger is under 18 years old.

• The police felt bad for Jaeger.

• Jaeger ran away from the cops and is on the run.

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Who is this quote about?

"He's stopped fighting with Grandma. He's back at high school. He smiles again. I have a feeling he's turning a corner."

• Jaeger

• C.J.

• Evan

• Luke

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Who does C.J. say this about?

"He isn't a monster," C.J. tries to explain. "He's just messed up. But that's no excuse. Our only choice is to get him out of our lives."

• Evan

• Jaeger

• Marcus

• Mitchell

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At the end of the book, what does Jason speak up for?

• Jason makes C.J. feel upset about feeling bad for Marcus.

• Jason rehearsed for his debate class.

• Jason spoke to his parents about how difficult it is being stuck in the middle of their divorce.

• Jason stands up for C.J. when his mom doesn't let him hang out with the boys.

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"No matter what else is going on in your life - a divorce, a horrible stepfather, moving to a new town, school problems... you still have this thing, this place that's your escape from it."

What does the fort symbolize to the boys?

• A place of refuge despite the problems they face in their lives

• A place of trouble that the boys enjoy away from girls

• A place of uncertainty where the boys go to in order to think about their school work

• A place where the boys like trying new recipes

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Where does Evan's grandma get her herbs from?

• Dr. Brenham

• Mrs. Brax

• Mrs. Molina

• Dr. Breckinridge

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What is revealed to Mitchell at the END of the book?

• Mitchell will be going to jail for peeing on Dr. Breckinridge's garden.

• Mitchell's mom is unhappy with Mitchell for having bad grades.

• Mitchell's mom stopped making appointments with Dr. Breckinridge because she couldn't pay for it.

• Dr. Breckinridge asked Mitchell's mom to stop bringing Mitchell in for appointments.

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What happens to the fort at the end of the book?

• The fort gets filled with sand and is sealed.

• The fort becomes a museum.

• The fort is given back to the boys.

• None of the above.

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How do Ricky's mom and Evan's grandma know each other?

• They are both teachers at the same school.

• They work at the same law firm.

• They both work as nurses at the same hospital.

• They are old friends from high school.

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Who is a DYNAMIC character in The Fort? (A character that changes throughout the story)

• Marcus

• Luke

• Jaeger

• Dr. Breckinridge

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