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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. With which of the following does Chapter 20: "Green Tops & Green Monsters" begin?
(a) “I’m beginning to think I was wrong to worry about the United Nations being in trouble.”
(b) “At our next track practice, after we’re all stretched out, Coach West tells us what specific events she wants us to train for.”
(c) “That night, I’m standing in the kitchen, keeping an eye on the pork chops so they don’t burn.”
(d) “When Jace walks into class, he looks over and smiles.”

2. With which of the following does Chapter 7: "Sirens" begin?
(a) “Momma likes to pick me up after the long line of cars in the drop-off / pick-up zone has cleared out.”
(b) “The next day in science, Mr. Levy gives us some free time.”
(c) “When we get home, I go straight to my room.”
(d) “When we sit down for dinner that night, I wait until Daddy has a mouthful of steak.”

3. Under what kind of tree do the United Nations sit for break?
(a) Crepe myrtle.
(b) Dogwood.
(c) Cherry.
(d) Magnolia.

4. Which of the following can be found in the vending machines at Shayla’s school?
(a) Tea.
(b) Water.
(c) Coffee.
(d) Soda.

5. With which of the following does Chapter 11: "Unpopular Opinions" begin?
(a) “For the first time I wish we had to run the mile in PE.”
(b) “We have a break right after second period.”
(c) “I’m allergic to trouble.”
(d) “At lunch, Isabella, Julia, and I sit in our regular lunch spot.”

Short Answer Questions

1. With which of the following does Chapter 15: Sisters & Brothers begin?

2. To whom is the book dedicated?

3. Which of the following does Coach West assign to help Shayla with hurdles?

4. With which of the following does Chapter 19: "Book Club" begin?

5. With which of the following does Chapter 35: "Sorry Sleepover" begin?

Short Essay Questions

1. For what reason had Isabella absented herself from school?

2. How are “‘old school’ parties” defined in the novel (141-42)?

3. What are the rules of Command?

4. What hope does Mr. Powell voice for his students?

5. What advice does Shayla receive about running hurdles when she first begins to train for them?

6. What suspicion does Shayla have of Isabella lending her her top?

7. How does Shayla note having met Yolanda?

8. How does Shayla define talking?

9. Who are the members of Shayla’s mother’s book club?

10. Why does Shayla ask to borrow Isabella’s top?

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