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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Front Matter and Chapters 1 through 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. With which of the following does Chapter 9 begin?
(a) “We drove down a bumpy road that you’d think would wake Penny.”
(b) “Penny’s nonstop chatter helped pass the time.”
(c) “The firefly hovered over the back of my hand, then landed.”
(d) “Ooh! Look! There’s another one—and another!”

2. Which of the following is Melody’s sign for her sister?
(a) Head shaking.
(b) Thumb on chin, finger straight.
(c) Arms cradling a baby.
(d) Thumb on forehead, fingers up.

3. Which poet does Valencia read at the library?
(a) Rita Dove.
(b) Joy Harjo.
(c) Lupe Mendez.
(d) Natasha Trethewey.

4. Which of the following does Melody read at the library?
(a) Murdercon by Purtill.
(b) The Brain Stealers by Leinster.
(c) Second Foundation by Asimov.
(d) Atta by Bellamy.

5. Which of the following is Melody’s sign for her mother?
(a) Head shaking.
(b) Arms cradling a baby.
(c) Thumb on forehead, fingers up.
(d) Thumb on chin, fingers straight.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old does Melody note Penny is?

2. What breed of dog is Butterscotch?

3. With which of the following does Chapter 7 begin?

4. To which of the following does Melody compare her body?

5. The name “Violet Valencia” offers an example of which of the following?

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