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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens that cuts the power at the hatchery?
(a) A thunderstorm.
(b) A car accident.
(c) An overheated generator.
(d) A blown fuse.

2. What is Lynn's eulogy supposed to end with?
(a) The theme of her life.
(b) A good memory.
(c) A song.
(d) The meaning of her name.

3. How long do Buddhists say it takes for the spirit to leave the earth after the body dies?
(a) 59 days.
(b) 39 days.
(c) 49 days.
(d) 29 days.

4. What do Lynn and Katie once throw from the roof of their house?
(a) Leaves.
(b) Feathers.
(c) Tissue.
(d) Newspaper scraps.

5. What does Silly do before she leaves Katie's house on her birthday?
(a) Fills some water jugs to take home.
(b) Finds all the empty tin cans to recycle.
(c) Takes the used tissues out of their garbage.
(d) Begs Katie to come to her house some day.

6. What does Lynn's family think is healing her?
(a) The broccoli.
(b) Her new friends.
(c) The new house.
(d) The good water.

7. What are Katie's parents doing when she goes into Lynn's room just after her death?
(a) Crying.
(b) Sleeping.
(c) Holding each other.
(d) Praying.

8. When does Katie go camping with Katsu after Lynn gets sick?
(a) New Year's.
(b) Christmas.
(c) Halloween.
(d) Thanksgiving.

9. What is the name of the man who helps Sammy after he is injured?
(a) Harry.
(b) Hal.
(c) Hank.
(d) Howard.

10. What kind of tree is outside the new house?
(a) Mahogany.
(b) Magnolia.
(c) Oak.
(d) Walnut.

11. What nationality is the man who helps Sammy when he is injured?
(a) American.
(b) African.
(c) Japanese.
(d) Mexican.

12. What does Lynn's mother want to keep after her death?
(a) Nothing.
(b) Everything in Lynn's room.
(c) Everything that made Lynn smile.
(d) Everything Lynn touched.

13. What does the helpful man get for Katie while she is waiting for her parents in the hospital?
(a) Crayons.
(b) A bear.
(c) Candy.
(d) Stickers.

14. What does Katie's father use to break something when he is angry?
(a) A two-by-four.
(b) His fists.
(c) A rock.
(d) An umbrella.

15. Why is Katie unable to sleep very well when Lynn's condition worsens?
(a) She has to help Lynn whenever she needs something.
(b) She is worried Lynn will die without saying goodbye.
(c) Lynn moans in her sleep.
(d) Her head hurts too much.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the inoculators at the hatchery do?

2. What month is Lynn put into the bigger hospital?

3. What does Katie sleep on when Lynn gets back from the hospital?

4. What color does Sammy turn while he is injured?

5. What does Katie do to Lynn for her mother after Lynn is dead?

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