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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. Just before she decides that she needs a sidekick, Cece remarks that somehow for her, being alone is always what?
(a) More fun.
(b) Less painful.
(c) Easier.
(d) Boring.

2. On which member of the Miller family does Cece develop a crush?
(a) Steve.
(b) Mike.
(c) Kathy.
(d) Caryn.

3. What object does Cece's mother bring home as a way to comfort Cece in the aftermath of the cheating incident?
(a) A yo-yo.
(b) A Hostess cherry pie.
(c) A cupcake.
(d) A hula-hoop.

4. How does Cece react to the destruction of the present from her father?
(a) She screams.
(b) She begins to cry.
(c) She hits the person who had broken the present.
(d) She tells the destroyer of the present that she does not care.

5. Who is Cece's physical education teacher?
(a) Miss Garcia.
(b) Mrs. Lufton.
(c) Mr. Potts.
(d) Mrs. Sinklemann.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is NOT a way that Cece tries to get in contact with Martha after her eye injury?

2. When Mike tells Cece that he will be in Mrs. Sinklemann's class, who else says that they also will be Mrs. Sinklemann's class?

3. Cece comments that "not one" (118) of the kids on her bus is what?

4. What type of pencil does Cece's father bring her as a present from his trip?

5. What adjective does Cece use to describe Mrs. Sinklemann's status as a teacher?

Short Essay Questions

1. What unexpected benefit does Cece receive when trying out her new glasses for the first time?

2. What happens to break Cece's microphone for her Phonic Ear?

3. How is the theme of compassion depicted within the scene when Johnnie reluctantly apologizes to Cece for breaking her curly pencil?

4. What is the symbolism of the Hostess cherry pie?

5. In what way does El Deafo play a role in Cece's decision to tell Mike about her Phonic Ear powers?

6. For what reason does Cece begin to laugh helplessly while onstage in front of the whole school?

7. How do Cece and Martha become friends?

8. How does Cece come to be tasked with the mission of telling the class when Mrs. Sinklemann is returning to the classroom?

9. What change leads to all but one of Cece's grades improving considerably?

10. What is the author's purpose for including allusions to Little House on the Prairie and The Waltons during Cece's first time visiting Martha's house?

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