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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. In Chapter 13, where do Jim, Sandy, Birdie, and Mona go on a vacation trip?
(a) New Haven.
(b) New York.
(c) California.
(d) Canada.

2. What type of music does Birdie enjoy hearing while on vacation?
(a) Rap music.
(b) Black Gospel.
(c) Jazz.
(d) The Blues.

3. What does Jim falsely claim to be at the end of Chapter 9?
(a) Birdie's uncle.
(b) Birdie's father.
(c) Sandy's brother.
(d) Birdie's brother.

4. What does Birdie trade her Grandma Lodge in exchange for the funds to travel to California?
(a) A fictitious address for Sandy.
(b) A postcard from Deck.
(c) A postcard from Sandy.
(d) Sandy's cell phone number.

5. According to Ronnie Parkman, how long do Deck and Cole stay in Brazil?
(a) Two months.
(b) Two years.
(c) Six months.
(d) Five years.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the beginning of Chapter 17, which character does Birdie meet in the park?

2. In Chapter 12, where does Nicholas spend his summer?

3. Why does Deck leave Brazil?

4. Why do Birdie and Nicholas become such close friends?

5. Who is Taj?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Birdie taunted by a group of boys in Chapter 12?

2. How does Birdie attempt to find her father and Cole in Chapter 16?

3. How does Nicholas offend Birdie in Chapter 10?

4. Why won't Sandy allow Birdie to try and contact Deck and Cole in Brazil?

5. Who is Exu and why does Birdie pray to him?

6. What does Birdie do after Dennis' party?

7. Describe Birdie's trip to New York in Chapter 13.

8. Describe Birdie's conversation with Samantha at Dennis' party.

9. Describe Corvette.

10. How is the class difference between Birdie and Nicholas demonstrated in the novel?

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