Notes from the Midnight Driver

Multiple Choice and Long Answer questions create ideal opportunities for whole-book review, unit exam, or summative assessments.

Multiple Choice

1. Based on events in the novel, which of the following best summarizes what the author thinks about divorce?

A) People should not get a divorce.

B) It is a rational solution as long as the couple remains separated.

C) Family situations are complicated.

D) Divorce has an emotional impact on a couple’s children.

2. What is the best explanation for the author’s use of short chapters?

A) It provides the reader with variety.

B) It moves the plot quickly at times and slows it down at others.

C) It informs the reader about details that Alex doesn’t know.

D) It caters to the audience’s short attention span.

3. Which of the following is the clearest example of the novel’s use of irony?

A) Sol is sympathetic toward Alex about his drunk driving charge.

B) Simon is mad that Janet had alcohol in the house.

C) Alex talks about his own life but never asks Sol about his.

D) Sol provides Alex with tips and advice on how to play his guitar.

4. Which of the following plot scenarios is an example of foreshadowing?

A) Alex gets letters instructing him to stick out his community service.

B) Alex receives Sol’s guitar to play for his charitable performance.