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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Phoebe say her father snapped his fingers at Mick in "Getting a Grip"?
(a) To get his attention.
(b) To help him keep beat to a song.
(c) To confuse him.
(d) To tease him.

2. What does Eileen do when she sees Phoebe return to school after Mick's death?
(a) She laughs at Phoebe.
(b) She ignores Phoebe.
(c) She hugs Phoebe.
(d) She stares at Phoebe.

3. Why do some of the kids in the audience of the assembly begin moving forward and craning their necks?
(a) To see what fell of the stage.
(b) To see what Phoebe has in her bag.
(c) To see what happened to the policeman.
(d) To see how Phoebe will start her speech.

4. Who does Phoebe see first in her dream in "Dogs Can Laugh in Heaven"?
(a) Her mother.
(b) Wocket.
(c) Mrs. Berryhill.
(d) Mick.

5. What does Phoebe's family do while driving to Mick's memorial service?
(a) They sit in silence.
(b) They wave their hands out the windows.
(c) They sing songs.
(d) They hold hands.

6. How old does Phoebe say Mick was when their parents bought him a bike helmet?
(a) 11.
(b) 12.
(c) 9.
(d) 10.

7. How does Phoebe say Mick tried to get out of going to their great-grandmother's funeral?
(a) By pretending to be sick.
(b) By saying she appeared to him.
(c) By fainting in church.
(d) By running away.

8. Why does Phoebe think she dreamed about Mrs. Berryhill?
(a) Phoebe didn't dream about Mrs. Berryhill.
(b) Because she dislikes her.
(c) Because they talked about Mick.
(d) Because she likes her.

9. What type of funeral service does Phoebe's mother say she wants?
(a) A traditional service.
(b) A quiet ceremony.
(c) A private burial.
(d) A parade.

10. What does Phoebe call the boy who refers to her brother as "the dead kid"?
(a) A creep.
(b) A fool.
(c) A dead kid himself.
(d) A moron.

11. Why does Zoe believe that Mick is everywhere?
(a) Zoe doesn't believe that Mick is everywhere.
(b) Because they are all like Mick.
(c) Because people leave bits of themselves behind.
(d) Because God is everywhere.

12. What does Nana serve for dinner in "Dogs Can Laugh at Heaven"?
(a) Grilled cheese.
(b) Pot pie.
(c) Soup.
(d) Spaghetti.

13. How does Zoe react when Phoebe calls her for the first time in "Tap Dancing on God's Piano"?
(a) She is ready to help Phoebe.
(b) She hangs up on Phoebe.
(c) She cries.
(d) She keeps interrupting Phoebe.

14. What type of hat does Phoebe remember her great-grandmother wearing during her funeral?
(a) A red hat.
(b) A cowboy hat.
(c) She didn't wear a hat.
(d) A black hat.

15. When does Phoebe call Zoe for a second time in "Tap Dancing on God's Piano"?
(a) Before school starts.
(b) After midnight.
(c) After her mother falls asleep.
(d) Around noon.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Phoebe describe herself when she returns to school after Mick's death?

2. What day of the week is Mick's memorial service?

3. Where does Phoebe say Mick's bow tie came from?

4. What does Phoebe compare her father to in "Tap Dancing on God's Piano"?

5. Why does Phoebe say the "woman didn't have a clue" in "Common Sense and Good Judgment"?

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