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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. What does Mabel tell Marin she wishes there had been in relation to her grandfather's death?
(a) An autopsy.
(b) A memorial service.
(c) A police report.
(d) A panel review.

2. Why does Gramps say he does not ever talk about Birdie with his friends?
(a) He does not want them to make fun of him.
(b) He does not want them ever meeting her.
(c) He does not want them to be jealous.
(d) He does not want to scare them.

3. Where did Marin stay in the immediate aftermath of Gramps's death?
(a) Her dorm.
(b) At Hannah's house.
(c) At Mabel's house.
(d) A motel.

4. Where is Marin from?
(a) Washington.
(b) California.
(c) Virginia.
(d) Wyoming.

5. What does Marin buy for Ana and Javier?
(a) Bowls.
(b) A glass pitcher.
(c) A vase.
(d) A silver hen.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Marin admit to herself that she is afraid of in Chapter Four?

2. Where in Marin's house has she never set foot?

3. Where did Marin and Mabel once fantasize about meeting up when they both went away to college?

4. Who is Marin's best friend in Part I?

5. What does Gramps often make for Marin?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter Seven, what connection does Marin make with the taxi driver?

2. What does Marin like about Claudia's shop so much?

3. In Chapter Seven, why does Marin also change her dress when Mabel does?

4. What does Marin not have at the end of high school that she feels bad about and everyone else seems to have?

5. What was Marin's favorite subject in high school, and why?

6. Why is it so awkward that Mabel tells Marin they can be like sisters in Chapter Six?

7. Why does Marin tell Mabel she wants to change her major?

8. Why is Marin reluctant to go into the elevator while alone in her dorm?

9. What does Mabel tell Marin about her college experience that shocks Marin?

10. What is Mabel most frustrated and angry with Marin about?

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