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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do Mary Elizabeth and Charlie do on their date?
(a) Listen to music at a record store.
(b) Go to a coffee shop.
(c) Watch a Hollywood movie.
(d) Attend an art exhibition.

2. What activity does Mary Elizabeth and Charlie engage in while at her house?
(a) Playing video games.
(b) Dancing to music.
(c) Watching a movie.
(d) Baking cookies.

3. What is Charlie's response to Bill's compliment about his paper?
(a) He is embarrassed.
(b) He appreciates it.
(c) He dismisses it.
(d) He feels proud.

4. Why does Charlie's mom call him on the phone?
(a) To tell him about an upcoming event.
(b) To invite him to go shopping.
(c) To inform him that Patrick is on the line.
(d) To ask about his school work.

5. What does Charlie do with his hair after the party?
(a) Accidentally cuts big chunks of it.
(b) Cuts it in a unique style.
(c) Dyes it a different color.
(d) Shaves it all off.

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

7. 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.

8. What does Patrick want to do after graduating from high school?
(a) Become a writer.
(b) Travel the world.
(c) Study music.
(d) Join the military.

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

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

11. What is the reason for Sam attending a summer program?
(a) To get a head start on college.
(b) To avoid her family.
(c) To spend more time with Charlie.
(d) To escape her responsibilities.

12. Why is Charlie lonely at school?
(a) Because he is failing his classes.
(b) Because he has no friends.
(c) Because he is too shy to talk to anyone.
(d) Because everyone else is busy with other things.

13. What happened when Charlie chose a dare to kiss the prettiest girl in the room during a game of truth or dare?
(a) Charlie kisses Sam, which leads to an awkward silence.
(b) Mary Elizabeth is excited and kisses him back.
(c) Patrick interrupts the game and stops Charlie.
(d) Mary Elizabeth slaps Charlie and storms out.

14. What is Sam planning to do over the summer?
(a) Travel to Europe.
(b) Volunteer at a local charity.
(c) Attend a music festival.
(d) Join a summer program at a college.

15. Why does Charlie's mom make him tea after the emergency room?
(a) To comfort him.
(b) To help him sleep.
(c) To calm his nerves.
(d) To warm him up.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Charlie's opinion about how girls act?

2. How does Charlie feel after dropping the letter into the mailbox?

3. What does Charlie look for all over the house?

4. What does Charlie's dad do to show support after the emergency room?

5. Why does Charlie feel uncomfortable when Mary Elizabeth gives him a book of poems by e. e. cummings?

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