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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Adam wins a ______________ at the carnival but Nana takes it away from him.
(a) stuffed dog.
(b) knife.
(c) poster.
(d) trophy.

2. What ride does Adam want to ride that night at the carnival?
(a) The Terminator.
(b) The Ferris Wheel.
(c) The bumper cars.
(d) The Merry-Go-Round.

3. Why does Nana order Adam to leave the dining room?
(a) Because he tried to trip Ermaline.
(b) Because he was finished with his meal.
(c) Because he started to mimic everything she said.
(d) Because he would not stop burping.

4. What does Hattie eventually realize about Adam's hysterics at the carnival?
(a) She should have factored in his erratic behavior from the past.
(b) She knew his frantic behavior was a possibility.
(c) She wanted to push the limits of what Adam could take.
(d) She brings out the worst in him.

5. How does Leila get her education?
(a) A private school.
(b) Correspondence courses and books.
(c) A school for the carnival kids.
(d) She doesn't get any education.

6. Where had Adam been hiding before he jumped out at Hattie and Angel?
(a) The bushes.
(b) The shed.
(c) The garage.
(d) The porch.

7. What offer does Leila make to Adam and Hattie?
(a) They can ride for half price.
(b) She will take them backstage at the sideshow booths.
(c) She will buy their tickets for the rides.
(d) They can ride for free.

8. Who is Mom's brother?
(a) Hayden.
(b) Harold.
(c) Harris.
(d) Hank.

9. What house rule did Angel violate?
(a) She played her stereo too loud.
(b) She didn't clean up the kitchen.
(c) She didn't pay her rent.
(d) She had her boyfriend in her room.

10. How does Hattie feel after viewing the sideshows?
(a) Amazed.
(b) Happy.
(c) Frightened.
(d) Disappointed.

11. What job does the Ferris Wheel girl's mother have?
(a) Cotton Candy vendor.
(b) Pretzel Woman.
(c) Snow Cone stand vendor.
(d) Tunnel of Love ticket taker.

12. What happens when the Ferris Wheel is fixed and Hattie, Leila and Adam are safely on the ground?
(a) Adam lies on the ground and sobs.
(b) Adam wants to go home immediately.
(c) Adam wants to get a hot dog and cotton candy.
(d) Ambulance attendants put Adam in a straight-jacket and take him away.

13. What does Adam give Hattie on her birthday?
(a) A book.
(b) A ribbon.
(c) A small wooden box.
(d) A pencil.

14. Why does Hattie decide not to invite Adam to go to the carnival?
(a) She learns that he is at the carnival already.
(b) She would be too embarrassed.
(c) She knows he is taking a nap.
(d) She isn't sure she can manage him.

15. Hattie is conflicted because the day Adam has planned for her birthday party is the same day as _________________.
(a) The Summer Cotillion.
(b) The Book Fair.
(c) Bible School.
(d) The Honor Society Picnic.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Mom say that she did not visit Adam too much?

2. Hattie tells her parents that it bothers her that they don't talk about ____________________.

3. Which of the following does the girl taking tickets at the ride in #101 NOT say to the Owens?

4. What does Hattie admit to herself about Leila?

5. Which of the following is NOT someone who becomes the trio of good friends?

(see the answer keys)

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