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

2. In "Dogs Can Laugh in Heaven", what does Phoebe say she thinks going to class will be like?
(a) Going to prison.
(b) Unimportant and boring.
(c) A good way to pass the time.
(d) Mick's memorial service.

3. What takes up the most time at Mick's memorial service?
(a) Prayers for Mick.
(b) Singing funeral hymns.
(c) Getting people to the right seats.
(d) Stories about Mick.

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

5. How many people attend the assembly Phoebe takes part in?
(a) 100.
(b) 800.
(c) 1000.
(d) 400.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Dogs Can Laugh at Heaven", what does Phoebe remember her mother doing to Mick on a family vacation?

2. What type of hat does Phoebe remember her great-grandmother wearing during her funeral?

3. How does Phoebe present her brother's bike helmet to the people at the assembly?

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

5. Why does Zoe believe that Mick is everywhere?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Mrs. Berryhill call Phoebe into her office in "Common Sense and Good Judgment"?

2. Why does talking to Mrs. Berryhill upset Phoebe in "Dogs Can Laugh in Heaven"?

3. How does Phoebe feel before attending Mick's memorial service?

4. Why does Zoe call someone a moron in "Dogs Can Laugh in Heaven"?

5. Why does Phoebe enjoy hearing people laugh at Mick's memorial service?

6. What is Mick's interment like?

7. Why does Phoebe bring a Mother's Day card with her to Mick's memorial service?

8. How does Phoebe react when she is first asked to take part in the bike safety assembly?

9. Why is Phoebe confused about God in "Tap Dancing on God's Piano"?

10. How does Phoebe rebel in "Tap Dancing on God's Piano"?

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