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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 1 - 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is a "slump"?
(a) A drop in the activity of a business or the economy.
(b) A period when money is worth more than normal.
(c) A time when the market is stable.
(d) An increase in the activity of a business or the economy.

2. In Chapter 1, Evan states that there are how many days of summer left?
(a) Six.
(b) Three.
(c) Five.
(d) Four.

3. Why does Evan not let Jessie come along with him and Scott in Chapter 2?
(a) He says that she is too young and only a baby.
(b) He says that it is a boy's game.
(c) He says that she is not allowed to go where they are going.
(d) He says that she is annoying and not old enough.

4. What had broken a week ago in the protagonist's attic?
(a) An air conditioner.
(b) An antique fan.
(c) A dresser.
(d) The Treski television.

5. How does Jessie say she can help Evan and Scott in Chapter 2?
(a) She says that she can make brownies.
(b) She says that she will keep score.
(c) She says that she can take notes.
(d) She says that she can decorate a sign.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the letter Even and Jessie received from the school say?

2. In Chapter 1, what does Jessie share with Evan about the upcoming weather?

3. Why does Evan say he does not want to go to the 7-Eleven with Jessie?

4. Why is Evan upset at the start of Chapter 2?

5. Who gave Evan $10 for his birthday?

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