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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. Who will play dunk for apples after John and Susan at the birthday party?
(a) Vincent and Valerie.
(b) Pete and Sally.
(c) Dinhy and Duncan.
(d) Bob and Emily.

2. What song will the orchestra be practicing in Chapter 8?
(a) Caledonia.
(b) A Boy's Song.
(c) Kilmeny.
(d) The Skylark.

3. What time is Mrs. Buttercup going to pick up John for Susan's birthday party?
(a) 5 p.m.
(b) 5:30 p.m.
(c) 4 p.m.
(d) 6 p.m.

4. For Susan's birthday party, where are games played?
(a) Front porch.
(b) Backyard.
(c) Lawn.
(d) Basement.

5. Where does John's part begin in the song being played during orchestra practice?
(a) At the beginning of the third verse.
(b) After the end of the first verse.
(c) After the end of the second verse.
(d) At the beginning of the second verse.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 7, what do the windows in the cafeteria overlook?

2. At the beginning of Chapter 8, what does Miss Plimsole distribute for her pupils to take home?

3. In Chapter 8, what sticks as John tries to play his trumpet?

4. At Susan's birthday party, where does John get chocolate on himself?

5. What is the song about in Chapter 8 that is being practiced for the orchestra?

Short Essay Questions

1. At the end of Chapter 8, what does John do when his trumpet turns to chocolate and he cannot play his part?

2. Why does Susan get upset with John at her birthday party in Chapter 9?

3. In Chapter 7, what has John thought about the sort of meal his mother always wanted him to eat?

4. In Chapter 7, in the past, what has John done on days when chocolate cream pie has been served in the cafeteria?

5. In Chapter 9, what does John learn when he tells his mother that Susan does not want him at her birthday party?

6. In Chapter 8, what vocabulary words does Miss Plimsole give her class, and what does John notice about the words?

7. What happens when John tries to play his piece for the orchestra in Chapter 8?

8. In Chapter 10, what happens when John takes Dr. Cranium's Elixir?

9. What activities are there at Susan's birthday party in Chapter 9?

10. In Chapter 7, what does the school cafeteria look like?

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