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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. What does a bully steal from Marcus in Chapter 27?
(a) His schoolbag.
(b) His glasses.
(c) His shoes.
(d) His hat.

2. What does Marcus tell Ellie in Chapter 21?
(a) That he has a crush on her.
(b) That she is a mean person.
(c) That she has nice eyes.
(d) That he knows that the man on her sweatshirt is Kurt Cobain.

3. What makes Ellie and Zoe laugh in Chapter 21?
(a) When Marcus tells Ellie she has nice eyes.
(b) When Marcus insults Ellie.
(c) When Marcus talks about Kurt Cobain.
(d) When Marcus trips and then cries.

4. Why is Marcus forced to tell his mother about his visits to Will's in Chapter 17?
(a) He breaks curfew.
(b) Will has to drive Marcus home when he becomes sick.
(c) He forgets his schoolbag at Will's.
(d) He comes home without shoes.

5. Who is Ali?
(a) Will's nephew.
(b) Marcus' neighbor.
(c) Marcus' bully.
(d) Rachel's son.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Fiona conclude of Will when they go out for a drink in Chapter 18?

2. What does Marcus tell Will Ali did in Chapter 27?

3. Where does Will meet Fiona in Chapter 32?

4. What does Fiona begin doing in the mornings again in Chapter 29?

5. Why is Will unhappy in Chapter 18?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Marcus become angry at Ellie in Chapter 29?

2. What deal do Marcus and Will make in Chapter 26?

3. What disappoints Marcus in Chapter 29?

4. Who is Ellie? What do Ellie and Marcus talk about in Chapter 19?

5. How does Fiona react when she finds out about Marcus' visits to Will's house?

6. What happens outside a news agent in Chapter 27?

7. Why does Will feel hesitant about helping Fiona in Chapter 30?

8. Why does Fiona suggest that Marcus visit his father? What makes Marcus agree to go?

9. How does Marcus defend his visits to Will's house in Chapter 17?

10. What shocks Marcus' classmates in Chapter 21?

(see the answer keys)

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