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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Tap Dancing on God's Piano.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "The Serengeti Sucks", what does Phoebe say her family ate when they were hungry?
(a) Cereal.
(b) Pizza.
(c) Chinese take out.
(d) Peanut butter and jelly.

2. Why does Phoebe say she used to be Mick's translator when he was younger?
(a) Because Mick was too shy to talk.
(b) Because she wanted the attention on herself.
(c) Because she was the only one that could understand him.
(d) She isn't sure why she acted as his translator.

3. According to Phoebe, why was Mick so upset when he saw his christening gown?
(a) Because it had pink bows on it.
(b) Because he didn't want to be a baby.
(c) Because he couldn't remember wearing it.
(d) Because it looked like a dress.

4. How does Phoebe describe the name she called Mick the morning before he died?
(a) Funny.
(b) Ugly.
(c) Mean.
(d) Stupid.

5. Why does Phoebe say her stomach started to "churn" while watching the ambulance?
(a) Because it stopped in front of the soccer field.
(b) Because she knew someone was hurt.
(c) Because the sound of the sirens was loud.
(d) Because it turned the corner by her school.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who yells at Phoebe's father when he leaves the kitchen angry in "Mick"?

2. In "The Serengeti Sucks", why doesn't Phoebe look at pictures of Mick?

3. What does Phoebe compare her mother to in "Tap Dancing on God's Piano"?

4. In "Sirens", how long does Phoebe say Mick will probably be mad at her for?

5. What does Phoebe say she thought of funeral arrangements before her brother's death?

(see the answer key)

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