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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. Who does the narrator want to sing for the theme music in Episode 2?
(a) A famous musician.
(b) A rap group.
(c) Children's and the oldie choir.
(d) School choir.

2. What type of punch does the narrator think should be served at a birthday party?
(a) Red.
(b) Lemonade.
(c) Fruit punch.
(d) Grape.

3. What does Zola's father sell?
(a) Lawn chairs.
(b) Computers.
(c) Sewing machines.
(d) Pots and pans.

4. In Episode 1, who does Portico fall for so that person will not fall?
(a) Gran Gran.
(b) Mr. Mister.
(c) A little boy.
(d) Mr. Chico.

5. On what day of Portico and Zola's friendship does Mr. Brawner ask them to help him sell a lawn chair?
(a) 167.
(b) 172.
(c) 175.
(d) 169.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many days have Portico and Zola known each other at the beginning of the book?

2. What did Gran do when Portico's parents got a coffee table?

3. After Portico's parents tell him they are moving, what does he discover them fighting over?

4. How many elevators are in Skylight Gardens?

5. How old was Portico when he used the cofee table as a storm shelter?

Short Essay Questions

1. What instructions does the narrator provide on "How to be a Good Castlemate" (64)?

2. Where does Portico Reeves live?

3. What happens when Portico is doing a walking handstand at Zola's birthday party?

4. How does Mr. Brawner sell a lawn chair?

5. What is the Zamarama Zigzag, and how does it work?

6. How does Portico meet Herbert?

7. What stunt is Portico inspired to create after watching Mr. Brawner sell a lawn chair?

8. What do Portico's parents tell him about moving?

9. What type of chair do Portico's parents fight over, and where did they get the chair?

10. After having a snack at the snack truck with Mr. Brawner and Zola, what happens when Portico runs back to the building?

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