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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Sol Painting, Inc..

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "The Difficult Path," why is the narrator allowed to ride the donkey?
(a) She is the lightest of the servants.
(b) The donkey only responds to her commands.
(c) Her legs are too short to keep up.
(d) Mrs. Li feels sorry for her.

2. In "A Difficult Path," what is unusual about the pirate ship's captain?
(a) She is American.
(b) She has red hair.
(c) She is still a child.
(d) She is a woman.

3. In "Sol Painting, Inc.," who is Mr. Falco?
(a) The school's librarian.
(b) Merci's father's boss.
(c) The girls' soccer coach.
(d) The school's guidance counselor.

4. In "Sol Painting, Inc.," what sport are the girls outside practicing?
(a) Softball.
(b) Track.
(c) Soccer.
(d) Basketball.

5. In "Sol Painting, Inc.," what does Merci plan to do when she grows up?
(a) Become a lawyer.
(b) Work in construction.
(c) Take over the painting business.
(d) Be a doctor.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Sol Painting, Inc.," how does Roli change the rules of the game Operation?

2. In "The Difficult Path," what is the name of the most fearsome pirates?

3. In "How to Transform," what do the other players call the narrator during his first weeks at the gym?

4. In "Sol Painting, Inc.," what image appears on Merci's business cards?

5. In "The Difficult Path," who will marry FuDing if a match cannot be found?

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