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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 does Junior say he is thankful for his father's Christmas gift in Chapter 21: "And a Partridge in a Pear Tree"?
(a) Because his father has no job.
(b) Because he could have spent the money drinking.
(c) Because his father could have spent the money on prostitutes.
(d) Because his father hates him.

2. What does Junior describe as "the very best thing about my grandmother" in Chapter 22: "Red Versus White"?
(a) She was enduring.
(b) She was tolerant.
(c) She was peaceful.
(d) She was strong.

3. What musical instrument does Arnold Spirit, Sr. take with him when his family goes to spend the day at the cemetery in Chapter 29: "Remembering"?
(a) His guitar.
(b) His flute.
(c) His saxophone.
(d) His drums.

4. What is the record of the Wellpinit Redskins when they face Reardan again in Chapter 25: "In Like a Lion"?
(a) 12-1.
(b) 6-0.
(c) 13-0.
(d) 8-5.

5. Why does Junior say that the people in Reardan assume the Indians from the reservation have plenty of money, in Chapter 17: "Dance, Dance, Dance"?
(a) Because they dress well.
(b) Because they have large homes.
(c) Because they have a casino.
(d) Because they have nice cars.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Junior when he describes he and Rowdy climbing the tree by Turtle Lake in Chapter 30: "Talking About Turtles"?

2. What lake are Junior and Rowdy jumping into in the drawing in Chapter 29: "Remembering"?

3. Who is the "Russian dude" that Gordy gives Junior a book by in Chapter 27: "Because Russian Guys Are Not Always Geniuses"?

4. Who comes to the school to pick Junior up after he learns of the death of his sister in Chapter 27: "Because Russian Guys Are Not Always Geniuses"?

5. What does Mary tell Junior to tell everyone when she closes her letter in Chapter 19: "My Sister Sends Me a Letter"?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why has the billionaire named Ted come to Grandmother Spirit's wake in Chapter 23: "Wake"?

2. What philosophical discussion do Junior and Gordy have regarding race and identity in Chapter 18: "Don't Trust Your Computer"?

3. How does Junior analyze the exchange that he and Rowdy have shared in Chapter 26: "Rowdy and I Have a Serious Discussion about Basketball"?

4. Where is Junior in the memory that he describes with Rowdy in Chapter 30: "Talking About Turtles"? What do they discuss?

5. How does Mary describe her circumstances in her letter to Junior in Chapter 19: "My Sister Sends Me a Letter"?

6. Why is Junior particularly touched by his father's Christmas gift in Chapter 21: "And a Partridge in a Pear Tree"?

7. What is an example of irony employed by the author in Chapter 19: "My Sister Sends Me a Letter"?

8. Describe the drawing that comprises Chapter 28: "My Final Freshman Year Report Card." What imagery appears in the illustration?

9. How does Junior describe his grandmother's wake in Chapter 23: "Wake"? Who attends the wake?

10. What exchange takes place between Junior and the television reporter in Chapter 25: "In Like a Lion"?

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