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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5 & 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was at the playground when Andrew was there?
(a) The principal just before he was shot.
(b) A couple ponies kids could ride.
(c) A swat team.
(d) Some pushers.

2. What does Yolanda realize when she reads the word definition?
(a) She is not the true genius in the family.
(b) The word is an insult to others but not her.
(c) She is actually quite grown-up and infantile does not describe her.
(d) She is intelligent, but not exceptional.

3. What does Yolanda do a lot of in the classroom?
(a) Raise her hand.
(b) Write notes.
(c) Sleep.
(d) Talk to her neighbors.

4. How does Andrew wake up the family in the mornings?
(a) Playing his flute or harmonica.
(b) Singing to the radio.
(c) Playing his drums.
(d) Playing the stereo loudly and dancing.

5. Why is Yolanda suspicious of Shirley?
(a) She thinks Shirley might make fun of Yolanda behind her back.
(b) Yolanda is not suspicious of Shirley.
(c) She thinks Shirley is less popular than Yolanda so Shirley sits with her not to be alone.
(d) She thinks Shirley might want something in return for Shirley's kindness.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is one group that hangs out at Asphalt Hill?

2. Who is Shirley Piper?

3. What does Yolanda's Momma find in Andrew's pocket?

4. How does Yolanda make the rest of the kids feel?

5. How does Yolanda feel in her new home?

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