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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Saul's roommate at Baruch Yeshiva declare himself to be to the college dean?
(a) The Israeli primeminister.
(b) The son of God.
(c) Abraham.
(d) Moses.

2. What is the name of the program that Saul wants his daughter to be placed in?
(a) CORE.
(b) IQ.
(c) RAG.
(d) TAG.

3. In which game does Miriam first experience her favorite word?
(a) Skipping rope.
(b) Hopscotch.
(c) Scrabble.
(d) Tag.

4. What is the name of number 24?
(a) Peter Thompson.
(b) Lucas Dean.
(c) Laura Zeal.
(d) Matthew Harris.

5. What does the spelling bee registrar ask Eliza for?
(a) A deposit.
(b) An entrance fee.
(c) A birth certificate.
(d) A picture ID.

6. Why was Miriam's mother reluctant to interact with Miriam?
(a) She was scared of Miriam's temper.
(b) She was worried she may die like her other children.
(c) Miriam always screamed as soon as she got near.
(d) Miraim was always ill with something.

7. How did Miriam's parents die?
(a) In a skiing accident.
(b) In a terrorist attack.
(c) In a plane crash.
(d) In a car accident.

8. What was Saul Naumann original surname?
(a) Newton.
(b) Newman.
(c) Norman.
(d) Smithe.

9. What makes Miriam seem electric?
(a) Her silver hair.
(b) Her long tongue.
(c) Her pointed ears.
(d) Her blue eyes.

10. What does Eliza start sleeping with under her pillow?
(a) A knife.
(b) A word list.
(c) A torah.
(d) A baseball bar.

11. What kind of game does Eliza think the day has become?
(a) A wheat cat mouse game.
(b) A duck duck goose game.
(c) A dog duck fox game.
(d) A fox fox mouse game.

12. What is Miriam's excuse for coming home late from work?
(a) She is having an affair.
(b) She has too much work.
(c) She has to lock up the office.
(d) She has to go to meetings.

13. What opens up a new universe for Eliza?
(a) Her father's study.
(b) Her brother's disappearnce.
(c) The dictionary.
(d) Her new found popularity.

14. What does the Dutch governess give Miriam for her birthday?
(a) A crucifix.
(b) A rosary.
(c) Paints.
(d) A laptop.

15. Who does the author describe as a tree trunk of a man?
(a) Rabbi Cohen.
(b) Aaron.
(c) Rabbi Meyer.
(d) Abraham.

Short Answer Questions

1. What word is full of possibility?

2. What is the name of the game Eliza and Aaron claim to have invented?

3. What is Eliza trying to feel when she hugs Miriam's gift to her face?

4. What is Eliza caught doing in Ms. Bergermeyer's class?

5. What is the name of the stray that hangs around the school?

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