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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Treasures", why doesn't Phoebe have much to say to Zoe?
(a) She doesn't want to think about school.
(b) She just wants to be alone.
(c) She doesn't feel like gossiping.
(d) She hasn't spoken to Zoe in weeks.

2. Why does Phoebe say the school psychologist met with her mother in "Sirens"?
(a) Because of Mick's grades.
(b) Because of Mick's clothing.
(c) Because of Phoebe's attitude.
(d) Because of Phoebe's grades.

3. Why does Zoe tell Phoebe about the meeting with the grief counselor?
(a) Because her mother asked her to.
(b) So Phoebe won't feel alone.
(c) Because it makes her feel better.
(d) So Phoebe will come back to school.

4. What does Mick do after his father catches him fighting with Phoebe?
(a) He gives his dad the tattoo.
(b) He runs away.
(c) He pretends like they are playing.
(d) He gives Phoebe the tattoo.

5. What type of books were Mick's favorites?
(a) History books.
(b) Joke books.
(c) Sports books.
(d) Comic books.

6. Why does Phoebe laugh at the end of "Sirens"?
(a) Because she is remembering Mick's Halloween costume.
(b) Because Zoe tells her a joke.
(c) Because she doesn't want to cry.
(d) Because she is nervous.

7. In "Mick", what does Phoebe say the purpose of her narrating this novel is?
(a) She isn't sure why she is narrating the story.
(b) To make sure she remembers her brother.
(c) To teach people about wearing helmets.
(d) To let the reader get to know Mick.

8. Who says they don't like to "ruin the crease" in "Mick"?
(a) Mick.
(b) Phoebe.
(c) Phoebe's dad.
(d) Phoebe's mom.

9. What does Phoebe ask her mother about Mick in "Treasures"?
(a) If he can see them.
(b) If he will see them again.
(c) If he left her anything.
(d) If he can hear them.

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

11. What does Phoebe's father do when he catches Phoebe and Mick fighting?
(a) He crosses his arms.
(b) He takes a picture.
(c) He yells at them.
(d) He leaves the room.

12. Where is Phoebe's Nana from?
(a) California.
(b) New York.
(c) Washington, DC.
(d) Florida.

13. In "Treasures", what does Phoebe say feels disloyal?
(a) Speaking with a counselor.
(b) Going back to school.
(c) Feeling better.
(d) Being alive.

14. What does Phoebe say she thought of funeral arrangements before her brother's death?
(a) That someone else made them.
(b) That the church took care of it all.
(c) That the funeral home took care of it all.
(d) That they took up a lot of time.

15. In "The Serengeti Sucks", what do Phoebe's neighbors do after Mick's death?
(a) They bring food.
(b) They send cards.
(c) They ignore Phoebe's family.
(d) They clean Phoebe's house.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mick tell Phoebe after she calls him a name in "Mick"?

2. Why does Phoebe say life was simpler after Mick's death in "The Serengeti Sucks?"

3. What does Mrs. Santos do to pass time while waiting to hear from Mick's parents in "Sirens"?

4. What is Phoebe doing when she hears the ambulance sirens?

5. What color hat does Phoebe say Mick used to put on Wocket?

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