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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. What does Phoebe say when she is told Mick was in an accident?
(a) I'm sorry.
(b) It's not true.
(c) I don't believe you.
(d) I know.

2. Why does Phoebe say her mother created a schedule for her and Mick?
(a) To help them finish their homework.
(b) To keep track of where they were after school.
(c) To make sure the house was clean.
(d) To help them avoid fighting.

3. What does Phoebe say to Mick after he asks her to ride his bike in "Sirens"?
(a) It's not a big deal.
(b) You'll figure it out.
(c) You'll be fine.
(d) It's alright.

4. Why are there fly swatters in Mick's room?
(a) No one knows why they were there.
(b) He likes to chase Phoebe with them.
(c) There were always flies in his room.
(d) He liked to kill flies.

5. In "The Serengeti Sucks", why does Phoebe not tell her father to come to the door when guests arrive?
(a) Because of how he looks.
(b) Because he asked her to leave him alone.
(c) Because he was sleeping.
(d) Because she didn't like the guests.

Short Answer Questions

1. What grade does Phoebe say Mick was in when they completed their first big "caper"?

2. Where does Phoebe see pictures of Wocket in Mick's room?

3. When Phoebe returns home after learning Mick has died, what does she see that gives her chills?

4. What does Phoebe's father do when he catches Phoebe and Mick fighting?

5. What does Phoebe remember her brother doing to a chicken in "Treasures"?

Short Essay Questions

1. When Phoebe goes to Zoe's house in "Sirens", how does she comfort herself?

2. What do Mick and Phoebe argue about the morning of Mick's death?

3. What happens when Phoebe and her father watch a show about the Serengeti?

4. Why doesn't Phoebe like riding her bike to school?

5. How does Phoebe compare her grieving process to Mick's grieving after Wocket's death?

6. In "Mick", what is the first big "caper" Phoebe describes?

7. Why does Phoebe wonder if Mick can hear her in "Treasures"?

8. In "Sirens", what happens at Phoebe's soccer practice?

9. Why is the cigar in Mick's room funny to Phoebe?

10. What does Phoebe do first when she goes home after learning of Mick's death?

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