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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old is the narrator in Part 1?
(a) 11.
(b) 7.
(c) 8.
(d) 10.

2. What used to be August's mother's occupation?
(a) Teacher.
(b) Children's-book illustrator.
(c) Nurse.
(d) Author of science fiction novels.

3. Who called August toward the end of Part II to say she'd always love August like a big sister?
(a) Miranda.
(b) Ellen.
(c) Eleanor.
(d) Rachel.

4. How long will it take Via to get to school on the train and crosstown bus?
(a) An hour.
(b) 15 minutes.
(c) 45 minutes.
(d) An hour and a quarter.

5. What is Jack's mother's name?
(a) Megan.
(b) Amanda.
(c) Lindsay.
(d) Dorcas.

Short Answer Questions

1. What parts of school does Jack like?

2. What do the two Maxes play with August?

3. Where did Via's parents meet?

4. What excuse does Summer give for leaving the Halloween party?

5. How much did Miles' dad pay for his sled?

(see the answer key)

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