1 Who narrates Runner? Robert Newton Charlie Norman The author 2 What genre is Runner? Nonfiction Fiction Stage play Memoir 3 In what tense is Runner narrated? Future tense Past tense Present tense None of these 4 In what country is Runner set? Australia New Zealand UK US 5 Near what major city is Runner set? Victoria Perth Melbourne London 6 In what year is Runner set? 2005 2001 1945 1919 7 In what year was Runner published? 2005 1919 1997 2001 8 Who is the novel's protagonist? Charlie Ma Norman Robert 9 What is Charlie's surname? Taylor Feenan Feehan Newton 10 How many chapters are in Runner? 33 13 5 23 11 What natural event marks the opening of the book? Tsunami Summer heat wave Menacing clouds moving in The first snow 12 How did Charlie's father die? Diabetes Plague Spanish flu Covid-19 13 What is the last name of Charlie's neighbors? Redmond Smith Redman Black 14 In chapter one, what does Charlie's neighbor compare the sky to? His wife's bright attitude His wife's black teeth His wife's stormy mood None of these 15 What is Charlie's infant brother's name? Stan John Jack Smith 16 What state of being does Charlie equate with being poor? Being hot Being bad at school Having bad teeth Being cold 17 Why does Charlie begin running at night? To escape his crying brother To keep warm Because he doesn't have a home To visit gambling parlors 18 In what neighborhood does Charlie live? Townsland Landsend Fitzroy Richmond 19 What type of neighborhood is Richmond considered? A desirable location near downtown A gated community A slum None of these 20 What socioeconomic status do Charlie and his neighbors have? Middle-class Working poor They never think about money Wealthy 21 On what street does Charlie and his mother live? Cubitt Graveshead Foxhole Sheepshead 22 What flashing but seedy street does Charlie like to run to at night? Foxgrove Cubitt Bourke Fitzroy Avenue 23 What is Charlie's homeroom teacher's name? Mrs. Taylor Mrs. Buckner Mrs. Feehan Mrs. Nagle 24 What is a "sly grog joint"? A pornographic movie theater A gangster's mansion A brothel An establishment that sells liquor after regular selling hours 25 On what street does Charlie's boss live? Foxgrove Fitzroy Avenue Darlington Parade Cubitt
