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

2. In "Mick", how long does Phoebe say it has been since Mick died?
(a) Three weeks.
(b) Five weeks.
(c) Four weeks.
(d) Two weeks.

3. In "The Serengeti Sucks", why does Phoebe yell at her father?
(a) For buying Mick a new bike.
(b) Phoebe doesn't yell at her father.
(c) For shutting Mick's door.
(d) For turning off her light.

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

5. What color hat does Phoebe say Mick used to put on Wocket?
(a) Blue.
(b) Orange.
(c) Red.
(d) Black.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In "Treasures", why doesn't Phoebe have much to say to Zoe?

3. What does Phoebe remember her brother doing to a chicken in "Treasures"?

4. In "The Serengeti Sucks", what does Phoebe say her family ate when they were hungry?

5. How does Phoebe describe the name she called Mick the morning before he died?

Short Essay Questions

1. In "Treasures", what happens when Zoe calls Phoebe?

2. What is Phoebe's mother's schedule like following Mick's death?

3. How does Phoebe describe Mick's relationship with flies?

4. How does Phoebe initially introduce her brother to the reader?

5. What happens when Phoebe and her father watch a show about the Serengeti?

6. Why does Phoebe hang up on some people when they call after Mick's death?

7. How does Phoebe's dad react to the argument in "Mick"?

8. Why does Phoebe say Mick went through a period of wearing camouflage pants?

9. Why do Phoebe and Mick have a written out schedule for their mornings?

10. Why does Phoebe say many girls have crushes on Mick in "Sirens"?

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