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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 visualization has Alexandra already used to test her whirligig theory?
(a) Acing a history test.
(b) Acing an algebra test.
(c) Winning a scholarship.
(d) Acing a science test.

2. Which scientist does Alexandra compare to Stephanie?
(a) Jacques Cousteau.
(b) Madame Curie.
(c) Jonathan Salk.
(d) Albert Einstein.

3. How extensive are Brent's injuries from the crash?
(a) Life-threatening.
(b) Bruises and cuts.
(c) Nonexistent.
(d) Permanent paralysis.

4. Who does not believe in retribution?
(a) Mr. Zamora.
(b) Mrs. Zamora.
(c) Brent.
(d) Mr. Bishop.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How many cars are involved in Brent's accident?

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

3. Who is Miss Gill?

4. Where does Brent's father currently work?

5. When Brent arrives at the party, what are the colors of everyone's clothes?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is "ouija walking?" Who invents it? How does this exemplify the inventor's personality?

3. 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?

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

5. What is Brent's primary focus as he dresses for the party? Support with details.

6. Summarize the sequence of events in Chapter 4.

7. At the beginning of Chapter 3, where is Brent Bishop? What thoughts are going through his mind?

8. How does Jonathan's attitude about the party differ from Brent's?

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

10. Upon arriving to pickup Jonathan for the party, what does Brent instantly regret as Jonathan comes out of the house? Why?

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