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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. How does Riley acquire their vintage turntable?
(a) As a Christmas gift from their father.
(b) At the Amoeba music store in Los Angeles.
(c) As a Christmas gift from their cousin.
(d) At a garage sale.

2. What does Derek tell Riley when he visits them at Pineview?
(a) That his dad's company is relocating to Australia.
(b) That his dad's company is relocating to Canada.
(c) That his dad's company is relocating to Germany.
(d) That his dad's company is relocating to India.

3. Riley responds to Sierra's comment at the lunch table by telling her what?
(a) That Sierra is not Riley's type.
(b) That Sierra will always be ugly in spirit.
(c) That no one will ever love Sierra.
(d) That Sierra must be very unhappy to be so hateful.

4. How many times does Riley say they have read the whole Harry Potter series?
(a) Three.
(b) Two.
(c) Four.
(d) Seven.

5. Riley chooses a picture of which musician for their Bloglr avatar?
(a) Elton John.
(b) Mick Jagger.
(c) David Bowie.
(d) Ella Fitzgerald.

Short Answer Questions

1. On what condition does Riley agree to let their parents take them to school on the first day?

2. How does Riley get home from school on the first day at Park Hills High School?

3. What username does Riley use for their Bloglr account?

4. What game does Solo play when he gets angry?

5. For how many days have Solo and Riley known each other by the time of the lunchtime altercation during Solo's standoff with Jim?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Riley feel about the lack of uniforms at the public high school?

2. What is the symbolism of the list of French names?

3. What is the significance of Riley's request to study with Bec rather than attending the political fundraiser?

4. What is demonstrated about Solo's character when he tells Riley that "High school sucks for everyone" (95)?

5. What is the first clue Riley gets that a peer must know about Riley and Alix being one and the same?

6. What clothing does Riley choose for the first day of public high school, and what is Riley hoping to accomplish with this choice?

7. What is the significance of the author's allusions to The Catcher in the Rye and Bridge to Terabithia when listing Riley's favorite books?

8. What is the significance of Riley's choice of an air raid siren as a waking alarm?

9. What action does Riley describe as being "like a suicide ritual" (64)?

10. What does Doctor Ann say about the act of "wondering if it's okay to be who you are" (110) and how do her comments relate to the novel's title?

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