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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was drawn inside the shape of the drawing that Sal thought was Phoebe's?
(a) A teardrop.
(b) A heart.
(c) A triangle.
(d) A star.

2. How does Phoebe react to the poem that Mr. Birkway reads in class?
(a) She says that it is murder.
(b) She says that the man died naturally.
(c) She says that it is boring.
(d) She say it is terrifying.

3. The day her mother made brownies, where was Prudence prior to returning home?
(a) Cheerleading tryouts.
(b) The library.
(c) A date.
(d) The movies.

4. At what hotel do Sal and her grandparents stay outside of Chicago?
(a) Sleepy Inn.
(b) Super 8 Motel.
(c) Howard Johnson.
(d) Day's Inn.

5. The girls overhear Mrs. Winterbottom ask what question of Prudence?
(a) "Do you think I lead a tiny life?"
(b) "Do you find me boring?"
(c) "Do you think I'm stupid?"
(d) "Do you think I look fat in this?"

6. How does Ben react to the poem that Mr. Birkway reads in class?
(a) He says that it is murder.
(b) He says that the man died naturally.
(c) He says that it is boring.
(d) He say it is terrifying.

7. What is on Sal's desk at school shortly after school begins?
(a) A spider.
(b) A ribbon.
(c) A bee.
(d) Graffiti.

8. How many other sons did Sal's grandparents have?
(a) Four.
(b) One.
(c) Two.
(d) Three.

9. When Phoebe first meets Sal, what does Phoebe call her?
(a) Cowardly.
(b) Smart.
(c) Brave.
(d) Stupid.

10. How is Phoebe's journal decorated?
(a) With pictures of male models.
(b) It is plain.
(c) With stars and rainbows.
(d) A cartoon is drawn on it.

11. What flavor does Sal detect in the kiss of all trees?
(a) Maple.
(b) Strawberries.
(c) Blackberries.
(d) Mint.

12. Why does Sal's father let her go on the trip with her grandparents?
(a) He does not think his parents can read maps.
(b) He wants Sal to learn how to drive.
(c) He wants a break from spending time with Sal.
(d) He thinks that Sal needs to bond with her grandparents.

13. How does Sal's father describe Sal?
(a) Hyper.
(b) Gullible.
(c) Spoiled.
(d) Mean.

14. How would Phoebe's family best be described?
(a) Inattentive.
(b) Uptight.
(c) Lenient.
(d) Fun-loving.

15. What does Gramps offer the boy from the river at the hospital?
(a) Fifty dollars.
(b) Advice
(c) Ten dollars.
(d) An invitation to join them.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what event does Mary Lou's family participate at the school sports day?

2. How long did Sal's father have his car?

3. Where does Phoebe tell the girls at school her mother went?

4. After Mrs. Winterbottom left, Sal returned to find her father slumped over what?

5. What does Phoebe lecture the Finneys about?

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