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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does Adam not eat the dessert the rest of the family is having?
(a) He wants ice cream from the ice cream truck.
(b) He is too full for dessert.
(c) He is too excited to eat.
(d) He does not like raspberries.

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

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

5. New boarders in the boardinghouse are Barbara _____________ and her two children.
(a) Suttmiller.
(b) Strawser.
(c) Stratton.
(d) Strowskys.

Short Answer Questions

1. Hattie shows Nana ___________________ that Adam made.

2. What does Hattie wonder about Adam's condition?

3. Why does Hattie agree to sneak out of the house during Nana and Papa's dinner party?

4. What does Hattie think that a "corner of the universe" means?

5. What do Hattie and Leila have for lunch at the carnival?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who does Nana blame for the bad night at the carnival?

2. What plans does Hattie make for the night of her Nana and Papa's dinner party?

3. What does Hattie explain about the ways friends can come into your life?

4. What conflict does Hattie have with Adam and Leila's birthday party plans for her and why does Nana eventually agree to let the party proceed?

5. Why is Adam chastised at Hattie's birthday party at Nana's house?

6. Who is Leila and how does Hattie meet her?

7. After seeing Nancy and Janet laughing at Adam dancing at the bandstand, what burning question enters Hattie's head about his illness?

8. What does Hattie learn about her family that shows that they don't really talk to each other?

9. How does Hattie show empathy when she decides not to view the sideshows at the carnival again?

10. Who are the Strowskys, and how does Hattie meet them?

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