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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Moose's father's new job?
(a) Electrician.
(b) Doctor's assistant.
(c) Launderer.
(d) Teacher.

2. Why does Natalie get in her swimsuit?
(a) Because Moose is in his swim trunks.
(b) Because her clothes are all too small.
(c) Because it is hot.
(d) Because her clothes are all dirty.

3. How does Piper get her plan to go through at home?
(a) She asks her father.
(b) She puts laundry on other bags.
(c) She gets her mom to help her.
(d) She works an extra shift in the laundry.

4. What does Natalie refuse to do when she gets agitated after meeting Piper?
(a) Blink.
(b) Move.
(c) Breathe.
(d) Talk.

5. Why does Mother lie about Natalie's age?
(a) She forgets.
(b) She doesn't want to upset Natalie.
(c) All of these.
(d) She is embarrassed.

6. What kind of house does the warden live in?
(a) Apartment.
(b) Hotel.
(c) Mansion.
(d) Cottage.

7. Why does Moose get embarrassed on the first day of school?
(a) He has a bad hair cut.
(b) He is asked if he was held back.
(c) His shoes are made fun of.
(d) He is asked about Alcatraz.

8. What is Mr. Purdy's occupation?
(a) Headmaster.
(b) Doctor.
(c) Counselor.
(d) Tour guide.

9. Why does Mother teach lessons?
(a) To express herself.
(b) To feel supportive.
(c) To further Natalie's progress.
(d) To make money.

10. Why is Natalie not allowed to stay at the school?
(a) She is too young.
(b) She is not ready.
(c) She is too sick.
(d) She is too old.

11. Why does Moose's mother get angry when she sees him with Piper?
(a) He isn't supposed to talk to Piper.
(b) He took Natalie with her.
(c) He didn't tell her where he was going.
(d) He is not wearing a jacket.

12. Why can't Natalie wear her swimsuit outside?
(a) She gets too cold.
(b) It is too small for her.
(c) There are rules that forbid it.
(d) It shows her scars.

13. What class do Moose and Scout have together?
(a) Science.
(b) Math.
(c) Gym.
(d) English.

14. What did people tell Mother to do to Natalie when they realized something was wrong with her?
(a) Hire a nanny.
(b) Put her in an asylum.
(c) Have an operation.
(d) Keep her home.

15. What disappoints Moose the most on his first morning in his new home?
(a) He doesn't get his own room.
(b) He has to go to school.
(c) His boxes haven't come yet.
(d) His father has to work.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Moose grateful for in the person who showed him around the island?

2. What is Moose never supposed to talk about with people off the island?

3. How does Moose feel when he wakes up in his clothes the first night in his new home?

4. What sport does Moose like to play?

5. Why is Moose so nervous to give his oral report?

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