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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. With which Hollywood star does Stephanie compare herself?
(a) Marilyn Monroe.
(b) Lucille Ball.
(c) Vivian Leigh.
(d) Jean Harlow.

2. Through what book does Brent look while traveling?
(a) A book on guided imagery.
(b) A book of poems.
(c) His high school annual.
(d) A book on whirligigs.

3. According to Brent, what are now mysterious gifts?
(a) Rainbows.
(b) Mornings.
(c) Evenings.
(d) Sunsets.

4. At the beginning of Chapter 4, what is the man doing?
(a) Driving in the country.
(b) Walking the beach.
(c) Sweeping the street.
(d) Watching the evening news.

5. In Chapter 1, according to Brent, what make of car always breaks down?
(a) A BMW.
(b) A Continental.
(c) A Jaguar.
(d) A Porsche.

6. What force drives the whirligig?
(a) The wind.
(b) The rain.
(c) The thoughts of others.
(d) The gods.

7. What is the man's nickname?
(a) Jose.
(b) Flaco.
(c) Miguel.
(d) Paco.

8. Who says that Mrs. Zamora's request is crazy?
(a) Brent's mother.
(b) Brent's father.
(c) The judge.
(d) Mr. Zamora.

9. In Chapter 1, what time does Brent leave his home for the party?
(a) Eight o'clock.
(b) Five o'clock.
(c) Four o'clock.
(d) Seven o'clock.

10. A cyclist at a campground introduces Brent to a game called Go. What do players use to play Go?
(a) Black stones.
(b) King and pawn chess pieces.
(c) White stones.
(d) Black and white stones.

11. What school does Brent attend?
(a) Georgia Academy.
(b) Montford School.
(c) Oxford Prepatory.
(d) Southside Public.

12. Where does Brent live?
(a) Minneapolis.
(b) Chicago.
(c) New York.
(d) Atlanta.

13. Which of the following best describes the man's household?
(a) Loving.
(b) Calm.
(c) Noisy.
(d) Exciting.

14. According to the man, what is a hard thing to find?
(a) Peace.
(b) Fame.
(c) Love.
(d) Wealth.

15. At the beginning of Chapter 1, what time of year is it?
(a) Thanksgiving.
(b) Spring break.
(c) Christmas holidays.
(d) Summer.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the end of Chapter 2, how many winters have passed since Stephanie first saw the whirligig?

2. According to Alexandra, which step in the scientific process is analogous to one's thoughts?

3. Where does the man finally end up on his morning drive?

4. What kind of drink does Brent mix for himself?

5. Whose hairstyle does Brent imitate?

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