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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Mick", how does Phoebe say her parents are different from her?
(a) They are funny.
(b) They are smart.
(c) They are organized.
(d) They are caring.

2. Why does Phoebe say she used to be Mick's translator when he was younger?
(a) She isn't sure why she acted as his translator.
(b) Because Mick was too shy to talk.
(c) Because she wanted the attention on herself.
(d) Because she was the only one that could understand him.

3. How does Phoebe describe the name she called Mick the morning before he died?
(a) Stupid.
(b) Ugly.
(c) Mean.
(d) Funny.

4. What does Phoebe say Mick did after Wocket's death?
(a) Vomited.
(b) Slept.
(c) Cried.
(d) Ran away from home.

5. How much older is Phoebe than Mick?
(a) 1 and a half years.
(b) 2 years.
(c) 1 year.
(d) 10 months.

6. In "Sirens", why does Mick want Phoebe to ride his bike home?
(a) He wants to share his bike with her.
(b) He has a detention.
(c) He is getting a ride to a friend's house.
(d) He has soccer practice.

7. In "Treasures", what does Phoebe say feels disloyal?
(a) Being alive.
(b) Going back to school.
(c) Speaking with a counselor.
(d) Feeling better.

8. In "Treasures", what does Phoebe remember Mick doing at a Fourth of July barbecue?
(a) Jumping off the roof.
(b) Dropping a tray of baked beans.
(c) Asking Mr. Morley if he was in therapy.
(d) Hitting someone with a flip-flip.

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

10. What does Phoebe's father do when he catches Phoebe and Mick fighting?
(a) He yells at them.
(b) He crosses his arms.
(c) He takes a picture.
(d) He leaves the room.

11. Why does Phoebe get goosebumps in "Treasures"?
(a) Because she goes outside when it's cold.
(b) Because she cries thinking about Mick.
(c) Because she can hear Mick's laughter.
(d) Because she can feel Mick's hand.

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

13. What does Phoebe say Mick named Helen?
(a) A rock.
(b) A book.
(c) A cigar.
(d) A chicken.

14. What does Phoebe say MFU stood for?
(a) Many Flies United.
(b) Magic Field Unit.
(c) Mobile First Unit.
(d) Mobile Field Unit.

15. What does Mrs. Santos do to pass time while waiting to hear from Mick's parents in "Sirens"?
(a) She cooks food.
(b) She takes a nap.
(c) She sings to Phoebe.
(d) She reads a book.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Phoebe doing when she hears the ambulance sirens?

2. What does Phoebe say caused Mick to lose control of his bike the day he died?

3. Why doesn't Phoebe want to watch the ambulance in "Sirens"?

4. Why is Zoe upset when Mick passes her on his bike in "Sirens"?

5. In "Sirens", what does Phoebe compare hearing about Mick's accident to?

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