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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Joey go to the nurse after sneaking out of class when he has a substitute?
(a) To wrap his ankle.
(b) To lay down for a while.
(c) To get some pepto bismol.
(d) To take his medication.

2. What does Joey have for dinner after his first day at the new school?
(a) Fried chicken.
(b) Pizza.
(c) Macaroni and cheese.
(d) Stew.

3. What does Ed say causes Joey's fears?
(a) His abandonment issues.
(b) His condition.
(c) His medication.
(d) His father's life-style.

4. Who brings Joey homework while he is at the new school?
(a) His mother.
(b) The school nurse.
(c) The principal.
(d) Ms. Maxy.

5. Why can't Joey's mother see his bus off to the new school?
(a) She is ashamed.
(b) He is too old.
(c) She has to work.
(d) He has been naughty.

6. What is wrong with May?
(a) She is hard of hearing.
(b) Her eyes are crossed.
(c) She can only read backwards.
(d) Her feet point inwards.

7. What does Joey's mother tell Joey to do when he thinks of bad things?
(a) Think of a good thing.
(b) Take a pill.
(c) Draw in the notebook.
(d) Look at her picture.

8. What is Mrs. Cole's occupation?
(a) Gifted teacher.
(b) Substitute teacher.
(c) Principal.
(d) Motivational speaker.

9. What does Ed say it is important for Joey to learn?
(a) To not give in to fears.
(b) To make good decisions.
(c) To sit still.
(d) To behave like other children.

10. Who helps Joey prove he is not being abused?
(a) Ed.
(b) Joey's mother.
(c) The school nurse.
(d) Mrs. Maxy.

11. Where does Joey go when he sneaks out of class when he has a substitute teacher?
(a) The auditorium.
(b) The playground.
(c) The Special Education classroom.
(d) The cafeteria.

12. How many presents does Joey get from his mother when he goes to his new school?
(a) 2.
(b) 3.
(c) 5.
(d) 4.

13. What does Ed say Joey's grandmother did to cause him problems?
(a) Berated him.
(b) Abused him.
(c) Left him.
(d) Coddled him.

14. How does Mr. Preston feel about Joey's mother not coming to the appointment?
(a) Upset.
(b) Relieved.
(c) Amused.
(d) Indignant.

15. How does Joey get to Pittsburgh?
(a) He gets a train ticket.
(b) He takes a cab.
(c) He takes a bus.
(d) His mother drives him.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Maria transferred to a different school?

2. How does Joey's mother feel while he tells her what Ed said?

3. Why does Joey pick up a dirty band aid off the ground?

4. Why does Ed say Joey is at his new school?

5. How long does Joey's punishment remain in force after hurting a classmate?

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