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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the primary reason Charlie writes letters?
(a) To complain about school.
(b) To share gossip about friends.
(c) To discuss favorite books.
(d) To express feelings and thoughts.

2. Who scolds Bob for giving Charlie the special brownie?
(a) Brad.
(b) Maggie.
(c) Patrick.
(d) Sam.

3. What is the significance of the song Blackbird that Sam plays for Charlie?
(a) It is a beautiful song that makes Charlie emotional.
(b) It is a song about football.
(c) It is a song about friendship.
(d) It is a song that reminds Charlie of his sister.

4. Why does Charlie feel mad when he sees Dave and his girlfriend dancing together?
(a) He is jealous of their relationship.
(b) Dave insults him earlier at the party.
(c) He remembers the incident with his sister.
(d) He is frustrated with the music playing.

5. What gift does Charlie receive from his Secret Santa?
(a) A book about Harvey Milk.
(b) A suit coat.
(c) A set of watercolor paints.
(d) A harmonica and a book about playing it.

6. Why does Aunt Helen move in with Charlie's family?
(a) She needs a place to stay and get her life on track.
(b) She misses Charlie and his siblings.
(c) She is pursuing higher education.
(d) She wants to start a new job.

7. What does Charlie's teacher, Bill, critique in his essay on To Kill a Mockingbird?
(a) Lack of advanced English skills.
(b) Running sentences together.
(c) Failure to analyze the characters.
(d) Use of inappropriate vocabulary.

8. What is Charlie's attitude toward using advanced vocabulary words?
(a) He feels confident in using them.
(b) He considers them essential for communication.
(c) He is enthusiastic about using them.
(d) He believes they are unnecessary and pretentious.

9. What makes Charlie's dad cry while watching a television show?
(a) His favorite character's death.
(b) The fact that it is the final episode.
(c) Charlie's mother's reaction.
(d) The show's emotional storyline.

10. How does Charlie feel about the policeman's initial explanation of Aunt Helen's death?
(a) Confused.
(b) Angry.
(c) Disbelief.
(d) Suspicious.

11. Why does Charlie's sister sometimes feel sensitive about certain things?
(a) She is shy around people.
(b) She has a deep connection with Aunt Helen.
(c) She struggles with her emotions.
(d) She does not like family traditions.

12. Why does Charlie's dad declare the television series MASH as a great series?
(a) He loves the show's humor.
(b) He has an emotional attachment to it.
(c) He thinks it is the most-watched show.
(d) He wants to impress his family.

13. During the Thanksgiving dinner, who among the family members shows signs of emotional vulnerability?
(a) Charlie's grandfather.
(b) Charlie's sister.
(c) Charlie's brother.
(d) Charlie's father.

14. What does Charlie receive from Sam as a gift?
(a) A vintage typewriter.
(b) A book by Anne Rice.
(c) A piece of jewelry.
(d) A collection of short stories.

15. What effect does the brownie have on Charlie?
(a) It makes him sleepy.
(b) It makes him feel anxious.
(c) It makes him feel light and unusual.
(d) It enhances his vision.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do Charlie and his mother show their affection for Aunt Helen at her grave?

2. What is the feeling Charlie had while watching Dave's football game?

3. How do most of the girls react when a lot of parents come to the house?

4. What game did the kids used to play that Charlie did not fully understand?

5. What word best describes Charlie's state of mind during the party?

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