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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Getting a Grip.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is Phoebe's Nana from?
(a) Florida.
(b) New York.
(c) Washington, DC.
(d) California.

2. What does Phoebe tell the flower delivery person in "Tap Dancing on God's Piano"?
(a) About Mick's hatred of flowers.
(b) About Mick's favorite flower.
(c) Nothing.
(d) About snakes and mice.

3. What is Phoebe doing when she hears the ambulance sirens?
(a) Talking with a friend.
(b) Running.
(c) Sleeping.
(d) Reading.

4. What does Phoebe say made Mick laugh during their great-grandmother's funeral?
(a) Someone dropping something.
(b) Nothing made Mick laugh.
(c) Seeing her holding a hankie.
(d) Listening to the priest say her name wrong.

5. In "Mick", what does Phoebe say the purpose of her narrating this novel is?
(a) To teach people about wearing helmets.
(b) She isn't sure why she is narrating the story.
(c) To make sure she remembers her brother.
(d) To let the reader get to know Mick.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Phoebe say happened when she and Mick were caught after their first big "caper"?

2. Why doesn't Mick give Phoebe the pirate tattoo?

3. What does Phoebe put in her hair before her brother's memorial service?

4. How does Phoebe say Mick tried to get out of going to their great-grandmother's funeral?

5. Why does Phoebe hang up on Zoe in "Treasures"?

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