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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Scott feel about Jessie skipping third grade?
(a) He says that she will hate fourth grade.
(b) He feels that she will not make any friends.
(c) He thinks she is not smart enough.
(d) He feels it is freaky.

2. At the start of the novel, why does Jessie think Evan is mad?
(a) Because a girl broke-up with him.
(b) Because he is grounded.
(c) Because he did not get to go to summer camp.
(d) Because of a letter received from the school.

3. How do Jessie and Megan change their lemonade stand for the second day?
(a) They put out snacks and offer a free cup of lemonade.
(b) They increase the price of the lemonade.
(c) They decrease the price of the lemonade.
(d) They put out snacks and bring music.

4. When do Evan and Jessie agree to determine the winner of the lemonade selling bet?
(a) After the fireworks on Sunday.
(b) Before the fireworks on Sunday.
(c) Before the fireworks on Saturday.
(d) After the first day of school.

5. What is the first thing Scott does once he and Evan have set up their stand?
(a) He unfolds the table and chairs.
(b) He begins to mix the lemonade.
(c) He asks Evan how much a cup of lemonade will cost.
(d) He takes a cup and fills it to the brim with lemonade.

6. At the start of Chapter 6, how does Jessie know that Evan is up to something?
(a) He keeps himself downstairs in the basement.
(b) He does not leave his room.
(c) He makes at least 10 phone calls.
(d) He refuses to talk to her.

7. Where are Evan and Paul going when Jessie goes back to her house after her second day of selling?
(a) They are going to sell lemonade.
(b) They are going down to the tracks.
(c) They are going to Jack's to play in the pool.
(d) They are going to shoot hoops.

8. At the end of Chapter 4, why does Jessie think, "...how come she didn't feel like she'd won anything at all" (58)?
(a) She sees that Evan is still upset with her.
(b) She gets into a fight with Megan.
(c) She is angry at Evan for stealing all their lemonade.
(d) They do not sell enough lemonade.

9. Where does Jessie keep her money?
(a) Her lock box.
(b) Her drawer.
(c) Her closet.
(d) Her jacket pocket.

10. Why is Evan upset at the start of Chapter 2?
(a) He is sick.
(b) He feels his little sister is intruding on his life.
(c) He is not picked for the basketball team.
(d) His girlfriend just broke up with him.

11. What is Evan's favorite game according to Jessie?
(a) Stratego.
(b) Marbles.
(c) Monopoly.
(d) Baseball.

12. Who is the Evan and Scott's first customer in Chapter 3?
(a) A mother with her two sons.
(b) A girl who goes to the same school as Evan and Scott.
(c) A group of little kids.
(d) A mother pushing a double stroller.

13. What is the nickname Evan uses for Jessie that she hates?
(a) Whiner Winyson.
(b) Baby.
(c) Juicy.
(d) Grumpminster Funk

14. Why does Evan say he is mad at Jessie at the start of the novel?
(a) She is annoying.
(b) She ruins everything.
(c) She is a baby.
(d) She steals things from his room.

15. What does Mrs. Moriarty do once Jessie and Megan start running out of lemonade?
(a) She buys 2 more cans.
(b) She buys 3 more cans.
(c) She calls Megan inside to clean her room.
(d) She offers to help sell the rest.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Evan want to buy with his earnings?

2. What is swarming above the fruit bowl at Evan's house?

3. Why do Evan and Scott's customers not buy lemonade when they come from a specific direction?

4. What had broken a week ago in the protagonist's attic?

5. Where does Jessie get the idea of "goodwill" from?

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