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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Halfway through the dance contest at Zola's birthday party, who arrives?

2. Which episode of Super Space Warriors is Zola reminded of when Portico tells her what her his parents are fighting over in Episode 2?

3. What does Gran call the intestines?

4. From what show is the superhero, Mater, that Zola wants to be in Episode 1?

5. What jewelry does Herbert Singletary the Worst wear?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Portico meet Herbert?

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

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

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

6. Who is Frisbee Foster, and how did she get her nickname?

7. After the incident with Herbert on the first day of school last year, how did Zola help Portico with his frets?

8. What advice does the narrator have for planning a birthday party?

9. How does Portico become Stuntboy?

10. Why does Mama Gloria's apartment always stink?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Herbert Singletary is referred to as a supervillain. Why is Herbert referred to as a supervillain? Could he also be called a bully?

Essay Topic 2

Portico and Zola learn that Soup is Herbert’s stepfather. How does this revelation change Portico and Zola’s understanding of Herbert and why he acts the way he does?

Essay Topic 3

Portico struggles with anxiety, something he calls “frets.” Why does Portico suffer from the frets? How does he learn to manage his anxiety?

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