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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Paul tell his guide the first day of school?
(a) He is sight impaired, not stupid.
(b) He likes her.
(c) He cannot get to class by himself.
(d) He doesn't need her help.

2. What time of the morning does Paul and his mother leave their former city?
(a) Six.
(b) Five.
(c) Nine.
(d) Eight.

3. What does Paul think about his soccer try-outs?
(a) He has no idea what will happen.
(b) He will be chosen for first string.
(c) He will be second-string.
(d) He will not be picked for the team.

4. Why do Paul's grandmother and grandfather call from Ohio?
(a) They saw the sinkhole on the news.
(b) They want to find out how Erik's doing in football.
(c) They are coming to visit.
(d) They want him to visit that summer.

5. Where does Mr. Fisher work?
(a) Civil Engineering Department of Tangerine County.
(b) Tangerine County Electrical Power Plant.
(c) Tangerine County Waste Management.
(d) Tangerine County Roads and Parks Department.

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

7. After the family settles into their new home what does Mr. Fisher say about his job in relation to Erik?
(a) Mr. Fisher will be able to attend Erik's football practices.
(b) Mr. Fisher wants Erik to become friends with his boss's son.
(c) Erik will be able to have a part-time job there.
(d) Mr. Fisher may miss many of Erik's games.

8. What is the name of the high school football team?
(a) The Lake Windsor Otters.
(b) The Lake Windsor Orcas.
(c) The Windsor Guardians.
(d) The Lake Windsor Seagulls.

9. What does Joey do when Paul tells the principal what he saw at the carnival?
(a) He contradicts Paul's statement.
(b) He says he has nothing to say.
(c) He says he wasn't paying attention.
(d) He confirms Paul's statement.

10. What is the name of the subdivision where Paul lives?
(a) Waveryly Hills.
(b) Lake Windsor Downs.
(c) Pinecrest Lakes.
(d) Shady Oaks.

11. What does Paul's mother do when she finds out Mike is dead?
(a) Goes to the hospital.
(b) Call Mr. Fisher.
(c) Cooks dinner.
(d) Goes to the Costello's house.

12. Where does Paul catch the bus to school?
(a) In front of their home.
(b) His mother drives him to school.
(c) At the subdivision entrance.
(d) He walks to school.

13. What does Paul say ruined his move to Florida?
(a) Being kicked off the soccer team.
(b) School officials finding out about his sight.
(c) Florida being so hot.
(d) Bringing Erik with them.

14. Who are waiting for Paul and his mother in Tangerine?
(a) His grandmother and grandfather.
(b) His aunt and uncle.
(c) His father and brother.
(d) No one, his brother and father will arrive a day later.

15. On September 5, what is Paul doing when Erik arrives home with Arthur?
(a) Shooting baskets.
(b) Reading.
(c) Watching television.
(d) Carrying in groceries.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Paul say Erik learned to kick for football?

2. What can Paul not understand about Erik and Arthur?

3. What time does Mrs. Fisher think they will arrive in Tangerine?

4. What are Erik and Arthur making fun of in Mike's death?

5. What is Paul questioned about by the principal?

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