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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mrs. Olinski say about her fourth choice for the Academic Bowl team?
(a) It has been giving her problems.
(b) The first three members suggested the fourth.
(c) She has known all along who it is going to be.
(d) The idea comes to her in a dream.

2. How many dogs arrive for the audition with Ginger?
(a) Eight.
(b) Two.
(c) Six.
(d) One.

3. What does Ethan say is the difference between Ginger and Sandy?
(a) Ginger's eyes aren't blank.
(b) Ginger's fur isn't dirty.
(c) Ginger is a genius.
(d) Ginger doesn't stink.

4. What holiday has just passed when Ethan suggests that Nadia have Ginger try out for Annie?
(a) New Year's.
(b) Thanksgiving.
(c) Valentine's Day.
(d) Christmas.

5. Who organized the first women's rights convention?
(a) Amelia Jenks Bloomer.
(b) Elizabeth Cady Stanton.
(c) Susan B. Anthony.
(d) Harriet Tubman.

6. What does Mrs. Olinski realize when she sees that the message on the board has been changed?
(a) She shouldn't be teaching.
(b) Her job is going to be harder than she thought.
(c) Her students will never respect her.
(d) Sixth graders have changed.

7. Why does Noah say he can't write a B&B letter to his grandparents?
(a) He doesn't think they deserve one.
(b) He doesn't have any paper.
(c) He doesn't know what a B&B letter is.
(d) He doesn't have time.

8. Who chooses The Souls' name?
(a) Nadia.
(b) Julian.
(c) Ethan.
(d) Noah.

9. What does Julian do to get his friends to help him save Ginger?
(a) He tells them Ginger is in danger.
(b) He tells them Nadia is in danger.
(c) He passes them a Year-of-the-Souls penny.
(d) He passes them a secret note.

10. What was the audience at the Bowl warned not to do?
(a) Distract the teams.
(b) Whistle, cheer or applaud.
(c) Give away the answers.
(d) Boo the opposing team.

11. How does Nadia greet Mrs. Olinski?
(a) "Hi."
(b) "Hey."
(c) "Good morning."
(d) "Hello."

12. Whom does Mrs. Olinski tell when she decides that Ethan should be part of the Academic Bowl team?
(a) Ethan.
(b) The district superintendent.
(c) Mrs. Draper.
(d) No one.

13. What does Mrs. Draper never call herself?
(a) The boss.
(b) A sensible woman.
(c) An ed-you-kay-toar.
(d) Mrs. Draper.

14. What is the "bombshell" Allen drops after going to the show with Nadia and Ethan?
(a) He wants to get licensed to move turtle nests.
(b) He wants to move to New York.
(c) He wants to get married again.
(d) He has a new girlfriend.

15. Why is the air conditioner in the building turned on?
(a) Because it is too hot to think.
(b) Because there are so many people in the building.
(c) Because the calendar says it will be hot.
(d) Because someone accidentally turned it on.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is remarkable about The Souls making it to the finals?

2. Who is Dr. Rohmer?

3. Where does Noah's brother Joey go for the summer?

4. What does Allen break that prevents him from being the best man at the wedding?

5. Julian shows his friends a tiny sculpture of _________.

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