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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Hattie shows Nana ___________________ that Adam made.
(a) the poster.
(b) the birthday invitation.
(c) the bird house.
(d) the wallet.

2. Why does Hattie think her parents never had more children?
(a) Money was too tight to have more than one.
(b) They always wanted an only child.
(c) They would be cut out of Nana's will if they had more.
(d) They were afraid something would go wrong.

3. Where does Hattie ask if she can take Adam when Adam realizes that Angel is not home one day?
(a) To the amusement park.
(b) To the ice cream shop.
(c) To the carnival.
(d) To the movies.

4. Why does Hattie agree to sneak out of the house during Nana and Papa's dinner party?
(a) To go to the ice cream store.
(b) To go to the movies.
(c) To go swimming.
(d) To go to the carnival.

5. Why does Hattie decide not to invite Adam to go to the carnival?
(a) She would be too embarrassed.
(b) She isn't sure she can manage him.
(c) She knows he is taking a nap.
(d) She learns that he is at the carnival already.

6. How often do Nana and Papa give a dinner party?
(a) Every month.
(b) Every other year.
(c) Every week.
(d) Twice a year.

7. The man who owns the carnival is the _____________ of the girl in #105.
(a) uncle.
(b) father.
(c) brother.
(d) grandfather.

8. Who is the girl who has just moved into the boardinghouse?
(a) Carmen.
(b) Carol.
(c) Cynthia.
(d) Catherine.

9. With all the people out looking for him, where is Adam eventually found?
(a) He was dancing near the band stand.
(b) He was sleeping in the park.
(c) He hanged himself in the shed.
(d) He was at the carnival.

10. Where does Hattie want to go instead of staying home while her parents are at Nana and Papa's dinner party?
(a) The Girl Scout Camp-Out.
(b) Betsy's house for a sleepover.
(c) The movies.
(d) The Carnival.

11. Which of the following does Leila NOT tell Hattie about why Leila's mother's job does not bother her?
(a) Carnival entertainers have honed a talent.
(b) It is all she has ever known.
(c) Sideshow people wear a lot of make-up.
(d) Sideshow people wear costumew.

12. What is Adam carrying when he comes to the boardinghouse to see Angel?
(a) Flowers.
(b) Candy.
(c) Books.
(d) Balloons.

13. What is Cookie's real name?
(a) Regina Bowers.
(b) Reagan Bilson.
(c) Rae Bowman.
(d) Raye Bennett.

14. What job does the Ferris Wheel girl's mother have?
(a) Cotton Candy vendor.
(b) Tunnel of Love ticket taker.
(c) Snow Cone stand vendor.
(d) Pretzel Woman.

15. What does Adam give Hattie on her birthday?
(a) A ribbon.
(b) A small wooden box.
(c) A pencil.
(d) A book.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do Hattie and Mom go to Nana's house in Chapter 14?

2. Who is the girl taking tickets for the Ferris Wheel?

3. What does Hattie think that a "corner of the universe" means?

4. What does Nana blame for Hattie's behavior in not asking permission to take Adam to the carnival?

5. What does Hattie wonder about Adam's condition?

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