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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. Why do the swans come closer to Charlie?
(a) They see his watch.
(b) He is so quiet.
(c) He has bread crumbs.
(d) Wanda's voice startles them.

2. What did Sara once write to prove her feelings about the most important form of beauty?
(a) A note to her friend.
(b) A school newspaper article.
(c) A speech.
(d) An English paper.

3. What does Willie ask Sara to do after Wanda leaves?
(a) Do some homework.
(b) Finish her chores.
(c) Take a walk.
(d) Take Charlie with her.

4. What is Sara's best friend's name?
(a) Mary.
(b) Marie.
(c) Marsha.
(d) Marcy.

5. Where does Charlie get cut when he runs into something in the woods?
(a) His head.
(b) His chest.
(c) His arm.
(d) His leg.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Sara feel when she sees the swans?

2. Where is Charlie sitting at the beginning of the book?

3. What does Willie say matters more than outer beauty?

4. What causes Charlie to feel shut off from the world around him?

5. Why is Wanda going to be late coming home?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Charlie do when he feels lonely without Sara with him?

2. How did Charlie get his brain damage?

3. What happened when Sara tried to dye her shoes?

4. Why does Mary say she can't go to the lake with Sara and Charlie?

5. What does Wanda say she wants to do for Charlie?

6. What information about Charlie do we get from Mary's mother?

7. What does Wanda say to comfort Sara about her big feet?

8. What is Sara doing at the beginning of the book and why?

9. What does Aunt Willie do to make sure the scooter is safe for Wanda?

10. How do Sara and Charlie feel about the swans?

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