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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Charlie's reaction to Mary Elizabeth's advances?
(a) He becomes angry and defensive.
(b) He reciprocates her feelings immediately.
(c) He rejects her advances outright.
(d) He feels uncomfortable and unsure.

2. What is Charlie's emotional state as the school year comes to an end?
(a) He is worried about starting high school.
(b) He is looking forward to summer break.
(c) He is excited about graduation.
(d) He feels dull and anxious.

3. Why does Charlie's sister want to help him fix his hair?
(a) She notices chunks of hair missing.
(b) She wants to make fun of him.
(c) She is a hairstylist.
(d) His hair is trendy after the cutting incident.

4. What happens to Charlie after he drops the letter?
(a) He starts laughing uncontrollably.
(b) He begins crying.
(c) He gets dizzy and falls down.
(d) He starts throwing up.

5. How does Mary Elizabeth feel about mainstream Hollywood movies?
(a) She thinks they are stupid.
(b) She is indifferent to them.
(c) She loves them.
(d) She hates them.

6. What is Charlie's opinion about how girls act?
(a) Girls are unpredictable.
(b) Girls are complicated.
(c) Girls are mysterious.
(d) Girls are weird.

7. What does the author mean by be a filter, not a sponge?
(a) Only read certain types of books.
(b) Absorb information without questioning it.
(c) Share information with others.
(d) Think critically about what you read.

8. What does Charlie's dad do to show support after the emergency room?
(a) Gives him a hug.
(b) Takes him out for ice cream.
(c) Buys him a new video game.
(d) Gives him a pat.

9. Why does Charlie walk down the hill past the trees?
(a) To post a letter.
(b) To enjoy the scenery.
(c) To get some exercise.
(d) To meet his friends.

10. What is the reason for Charlie's vomiting?
(a) He had consumed LSD.
(b) He has a stomach virus.
(c) He is nervous about mailing the letter.
(d) He has overeaten.

11. How does Mary Elizabeth show her affection toward Charlie?
(a) She talks about her favorite movies.
(b) She holds his hand and danced.
(c) She kisses him on the cheek.
(d) She buys him a record and shares brandy.

12. Why does Patrick stop drinking?
(a) He feels better after seeing Brad.
(b) He wants to focus on studying.
(c) He is allergic to alcohol.
(d) He does not like the taste of alcohol.

13. Who is going to study movies at New York University?
(a) Alice.
(b) Patrick.
(c) Craig.
(d) Sam.

14. How does Mary Elizabeth make Charlie feel at her house?
(a) Excited and confident.
(b) Nervous and anxious.
(c) Bored and uninterested.
(d) Relaxed and comfortable.

15. How does Charlie's father feel about talking about sensitive topics?
(a) He avoids them.
(b) He gets embarrassed.
(c) He is open and comfortable.
(d) He becomes angry.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Chalrie do at the party at Craig's house?

2. Which of the following best describes Charlie's academic performance?

3. What is Mary Elizabeth's plan for her future education?

4. What happened when Charlie chose a dare to kiss the prettiest girl in the room during a game of truth or dare?

5. What subject does Charlie's father talk to him about?

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