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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the chapter titled Stronger Than Us, which of the following does Suzy say is true of jellyfish stings?
(a) Jellyfish stings are accompanied by an antidote.
(b) Jellyfish stings are administered by tiny razor-sharp teeth.
(c) Jellyfish stings are not at all painful.
(d) Jellyfish can sting even after their deaths.

2. What question does "Dr. Legs" ask Suzy at the beginning of each session?
(a) Would you prefer to work or play today?
(b) Caffeine or decaf?
(c) Cream or sugar?
(d) Would you prefer silence or speaking today?

3. What does Mr. Andrews show the class how to do in the chapter titled How to Lose a Friend?
(a) Figure out which direction they are traveling in the woods by examining moss on the trees.
(b) Catch a fish with a stick.
(c) Send up a distress flare.
(d) Build a campfire.

4. In the chapter titled Deadline, what event does Suzy decide to have left the country by?
(a) Her dance recital on April 10.
(b) Her next therapist's appointment on May 30.
(c) The Winter Dance on February 10.
(d) Her science report on March 15.

5. In the chapter titled Zombie Ants, what does Justin Maloney do his science report on?
(a) Scoliosis.
(b) Dolphins.
(c) Mutated cats.
(d) Zombie ants.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the chapter titled Pollination, why does Justin Maloney tell Suzy he called her by a different name?

2. In the chapter titled Goodbye, Ming Palace, what story does Suzy hear on the car radio?

3. What does "Dr. Legs" advise Suzy to do when she is ready to communicate something important?

4. In the Chapter titled Venom, what does Suzy tell Jamie about jellyfish?

5. After two days of silence from Franny after Suzy sends her the message, what is Suzy feeling?

Short Essay Questions

1. In the chapter titled Instant Calm, why does Sarah Johnston seem to decide not to join Suzy and Justin in Mrs. Turton's room at lunch?

2. In the chapter titled How to Lose a Friend, what does Franny do to Suzy that solidifies their rift?

3. In the chapter How to Lose a Friend, why do Suzy's classmates begin making fun of her on their camping field trip?

4. In the chapter titled Zombie Ants, why does Suzy start to think Sarah Johnston is interesting and potentially different from many of the other girls in her grade?

5. In the chapter titled What I Don't Want to Talk About, why does Suzy feel that everyone at Franny's funeral had "given up"?

6. In the chapter titled Pollination, why does Justin Maloney begin calling Suzy "Belle"?

7. In the chapter titled Millions of Things to Learn, who does Suzy contemplate sitting down with in person to talk with and why?

8. Why does Suzy decide to start going to Mrs. Turton's room for lunch in the chapter titled Pollination?

9. How does the class react to Suzy's science report presentation in the chapter titled Imagine a Creature?

10. In the chapter titled How to Not Forget, what does Suzy resolve to do to Franny following the class field trip?

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