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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 50 - 94.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens when a thunderstorm hits?
(a) Lightning strikes the tree in the front yard.
(b) A tree limb breaks a window.
(c) The power goes out.
(d) The back porch floods.

2. What does Paul do after the thunderstorm?
(a) Goes over to Joey's house.
(b) Watches television.
(c) Goes bike riding.
(d) Goes to the store with his mother.

3. What does Paul wear on the soccer field?
(a) Goggles.
(b) Nothing special but regular soccer gear.
(c) A helmet.
(d) Gloves.

4. What is happening when Paul wakes on Saturday?
(a) A lightning storm.
(b) His mother is playing the piano.
(c) Erik is burning breakfast.
(d) Nothing is happening.

5. Why does Joey invite Paul to a carnival?
(a) Joey's father does not want him around.
(b) Joey has extra money to spend.
(c) Joey's mother doesn't want him to stay at home.
(d) Joey needs some distraction from his grief.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the funeral home where Mike is laid out?

2. What does Mrs. Fisher expect will happen on September 6 due to Mike's death?

3. What does Paul's mother do Sunday morning after she goes outside?

4. What does Mrs. Fisher ask the parents of the football players to do?

5. What does Paul wonder about when he thinks of what the rest of his family is doing?

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