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