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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Mrs. Vaselli reveals to Amal in Chapter 24 that she cut off contact with her son after he married what sort of woman?
(a) A Scientologist.
(b) A Catholic.
(c) An Orthodox Jew.
(d) A Jehovah's Witness.

2. What does Amal do when she sees the bus driver looking directly at her in his rearview mirror?
(a) She yells at the bus driver.
(b) She pulls the cord.
(c) She blushes.
(d) She starts to cry.

3. How old was Adam when his mother left the family for good?
(a) 7.
(b) 9.
(c) 11.
(d) 5.

4. Who announces the teams for the final two debating rounds at the start of Chapter 27?
(a) Ms. Walsh.
(b) Mike.
(c) Lara.
(d) Mr. Pearse.

5. Who invites Amal to a birthday party for Adam in Chapter 27?
(a) Adam.
(b) Charlene.
(c) Josh.
(d) Simone.

6. How does Amal ultimately respond to a particular character's smile of apology in Chapter 30?
(a) She walks away.
(b) She frowns.
(c) She goes to talk to Ms. Walsh.
(d) She smiles back.

7. On what night of the week does Amal watch a movie at Leila's house in Chapter 22?
(a) Monday.
(b) Thursday.
(c) Saturday.
(d) Friday.

8. Which of Amal's guests in Chapter 16 is required by her mother to return home after dinner, making her miss the sleepover aspect of the party?
(a) Simone.
(b) Leila.
(c) Eileen.
(d) Yasmeen.

9. For what reason does Amal visit Mr. Pearse in his office in Chapter 26?
(a) To give him a present.
(b) To get help with an assignment.
(c) To ask about her grade.
(d) To ask for a letter of recommendation.

10. With which two characters is Amal teamed up for the final round of debates?
(a) Leila and Josh.
(b) Adam and Eileen.
(c) Josh and Adam.
(d) Simone and Eileen.

11. In what location in Amal's home does she spend both Saturday and Sunday in Chapter 29?
(a) The attic.
(b) The lounge room.
(c) The basement.
(d) Her bed.

12. Besides rollerblading, what other activity do Eileen, Simone, Josh, Adam, and Amal do together at St. Kilda beach in Chapter 24?
(a) They got to a movie.
(b) They swim in the ocean.
(c) They get milkshakes.
(d) They ride a rollercoaster.

13. How many lies does Amal tell when she is trying to get permission to attend a birthday party?
(a) 2.
(b) 3.
(c) 1.
(d) 4.

14. From whom does Amal ask permission to attend a birthday party in Chapter 27?
(a) Ms. Walsh.
(b) Samantha.
(c) Mohammed.
(d) Jamila.

15. What beverage do Amal and Mrs. Vaselli drink as they sit on the porch in Chapter 32?
(a) Tea.
(b) Cider.
(c) Cocoa.
(d) Coffee.

Short Answer Questions

1. What aspect of the teacher's appearance does Amal make fun of in her note to Adam?

2. At the end of Chapter 33, which character enters class complaining that she had been injured in a nightclub the night before?

3. Amal's midterm break during which she does her holiday homework consists of how many weeks in total?

4. How many years does the Victoria Certificate of Education take to complete?

5. How old does Aunt Mandy claim to be when the family celebrates her birthday in Chapter 21?

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