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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Isobel bring back from a shopping trip in Chapter 7?
(a) Groceries, embalming chemicals, and patio furniture.
(b) Groceries, toiletries, and embalming chemicals.
(c) Groceries, office supplies, and embalming chemicals.
(d) Groceries, embalming chemicals, and Chinese food.

2. How old is Hercules when he goes to school with Simon?
(a) 18 weeks.
(b) 12 weeks.
(c) 16 weeks.
(d) 14 weeks.

3. What Star Wars Lego set do Simon and Kevin work on over Easter weekend?
(a) Y-wing.
(b) Jedi Starfighter.
(c) T-6 Jedi Shuttle.
(d) Republic Attack Cruiser.

4. What month do Simon and his family move to Grin And Bear It?
(a) February.
(b) September.
(c) December.
(d) March.

5. When the Van der Zwaans are shearing goats, how long does Pearl allow Agate to talk to Simon?
(a) Half an hour.
(b) An hour.
(c) 20 minutes.
(d) 10 minutes.

6. How many years did it take for a SETI project to discover that a signal was made by a janitor and did not come from outer space?
(a) 9.
(b) 17.
(c) 3.
(d) 12.

7. What does Agate's father do for a living?
(a) Forest ranger.
(b) Fireman.
(c) Long-haul trucker.
(d) Traveling salesman.

8. What do Simon, Agate, and Kevin watch on Good Friday?
(a) Harry Potter.
(b) Contact.
(c) The Outer Limits.
(d) The Twilight Zone.

9. What do Simon, Agate, and Kevin have on their pizza on Good Friday?
(a) Pepperoni.
(b) Ground beef.
(c) Cheese.
(d) Sausage.

10. In Chapter 6, what is Simon's class studying in English?
(a) Grammar.
(b) Shakespeare.
(c) Poetry.
(d) Journalism.

11. Where did Simon's family live before they moved to the National Quiet Zone?
(a) Cedar Rapids.
(b) Des Moines.
(c) Omaha.
(d) Lincoln.

12. How long have SETI scientists like Dr. Matapang been listening for space aliens?
(a) 50 years.
(b) 40 years.
(c) 35 years.
(d) 45 years.

13. What nationality is Kevin's last name?
(a) Filipino.
(b) Haitian.
(c) Puerto Rican.
(d) Cuban.

14. Within what radius are radio signals banned from Grin And Bear It?
(a) 35 miles.
(b) 20 miles.
(c) 25 miles.
(d) 30 miles.

15. What is Simon eating when he meets Agate?
(a) Ham and cheese sandwich.
(b) Bologna sandwich.
(c) Peanut butter sandwich.
(d) Cheese and jam sandwich.

Short Answer Questions

1. What color phones do the O'Keeffes have in their kitchen?

2. What does Martin make for breakfast on May 15?

3. How long after Simon meets Agate, does she show up at his house?

4. How many classes do Simon and Agate share at school?

5. How tall is the scaffold that holds up the Very Large Radio Telescope in Grin and Bear It?

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