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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long does it take for the kids on the bus to get to the nature retreat?

2. What is Julian putting in Jack's backpack when Amos grabs it and gives it back to Jack?

3. What name do Jack and August use on the notes they write to Julian and his cronies?

4. What does Justin feel when he first sees August?

5. How long ago did Justin trade his baroque violin for another instrument?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did Miranda hate camp at first?

2. Why does Justin think he'll be an overprotective dad one day?

3. What changes and what doesn't after the trip to the nature reserve?

4. What does Miranda miss most about Via's friendship?

5. What types of tricks do Julian and his cronies play on Jack in February?

6. What happened to August's astronaut helmet and why?

7. Why did Miranda feel she was entitled to lie and say that August was her brother?

8. What do Via and Dad bring home with them when August returns from the nature retreat?

9. Why does Miranda feel like it is awkward when she sees Via at high school?

10. What happens when Jack goes into the store to buy gum?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

August's family, friends, schoolmates, and teachers/administrators think he is special. What makes August so special to these people and why doesn't he think he is special?

Essay Topic 2

August protests being made to get hearing aids. Why does August decide to accept the hearing aids?

Essay Topic 3

Summer turns down an opportunity to become a part of the popular group. What are Summer's reasons for not wanting to be a part of the popular group?

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