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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. Which expressway does Brent take after leaving the party?
(a) East Atlanta Expressway.
(b) Expressway 294.
(c) North Park Expressway.
(d) Expressway 94.

2. What follows the boat on which the man boards?
(a) A school of fish.
(b) A flock of noisy birds.
(c) A graceful dolphin.
(d) Three seagulls.

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

4. Which professional sports team does Brent view as losers?
(a) The Bulls.
(b) The Yankees.
(c) The Cubs.
(d) The Braves.

5. From where is the man?
(a) Miami.
(b) Buenos Aires.
(c) Chicago.
(d) Puerto Rico.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what grade is Stephanie at the beginning of Chapter 2?

2. Which scientist does Alexandra compare to Stephanie?

3. Mrs. Zamora shares a photo with Brent. Who/what is in the photo?

4. How many Nobel Prizes does the fictitious spinster in Chapter 2 own?

5. In Chapter 3, following the accident, how does Brent feel around strangers?

Short Essay Questions

1. What has happened at the party that makes Brent feel as though he is a leper as he drives away? Would it be accurate to say that this was Brent's self image before the party? Why or why not?

2. How is the wooden marching band whirligig a contradiction in terms of Flaco's life? Does he see it as such? Use details to support.

3. What are the specific tasks that Brent must perform for restitution? How does he react to the request?

4. How does Steph honor the whirligig? How does she honor Alexandra? Why would honoring the whirligig and her best friend be important to Steph?

5. What does Brent recall about the automobile accident? How do his parents try to keep him from knowing facts about the accident?

6. Summarize the sequence of events in Chapter 4.

7. What pointers does Alexandra give Steph for attracting boys?

8. What setbacks do Flaco and his wife have in their life together? What does Flaco do to escape?

9. What are Lea's mother's memories of learning about her daughter's death? What does she think of doing after hearing the news? What makes her change her mind?

10. What could Brent do to lessen the humiliation of Brianna's public scolding?

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