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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. In whose room does Riley notice two of their favorite books, The Catcher in the Rye and Bridge to Terabithia?
(a) Erik.
(b) Solo.
(c) Bec.
(d) Congressman Sean Cavanaugh.

2. What kind of "punk vibe" (1) does Riley say their first-day-of-school outfit exudes?
(a) Hardcore.
(b) Tough.
(c) Existential.
(d) Femme.

3. Who answers the door when Riley visits Bec's home for the first time?
(a) Bec's father.
(b) Erik.
(c) Bec.
(d) Bec's mother.

4. What is NOT one of the treatments being used to help Riley improve their mental health?
(a) Antidepressant medication.
(b) Weekly exposure therapy.
(c) Antianxiety medication.
(d) Weekly talk therapy.

5. What game does Solo play when he gets angry?
(a) Ms. Pac-Man.
(b) Pitfall.
(c) Defender.
(d) Joust.

Short Answer Questions

1. Riley chooses a picture of which musician for their Bloglr avatar?

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

3. What does Jim do to Solo that causes Riley to wonder why Solo puts up with Jim's bad treatment?

4. What was the name of Riley's previous school?

5. Where does Solo take Riley when they skip classes after lunch?

Short Essay Questions

1. 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?

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

3. What adjective does Solo apply to Riley during their first meeting that causes Riley to glow with pleasure?

4. Discuss the author's use of hyperbole to characterize Riley's voice.

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

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

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

8. Why does Riley feel their parents are close to asking them to again start attending political events with the family?

9. What does Riley call their one formal outfit and why?

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

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