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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many weeks away is the end of the election campaign for Congressman Sean Cavanaugh when Riley is supposed to attend the fundraiser and does not?
(a) Six.
(b) Three.
(c) Two.
(d) Five.

2. What does Riley tell their parents they want to do instead of attending the fundraiser?
(a) Stay home and watch television.
(b) Study with Bec.
(c) Attend a poetry reading.
(d) Watch Solo's football game.

3. How does Riley acquire their vintage turntable?
(a) As a Christmas gift from their father.
(b) At a garage sale.
(c) As a Christmas gift from their cousin.
(d) At the Amoeba music store in Los Angeles.

4. What does Riley call the outfit worn for formal occasions?
(a) The iron maiden.
(b) The doll clothes.
(c) The campaign costume.
(d) The Halloween costume.

5. What adjective does Solo apply to Riley when he says that Riley is out of place in Park Hills?
(a) Confident.
(b) Wacky.
(c) Exotic.
(d) Cool.

6. How does Riley feel about not having to wear a uniform at their new school?
(a) Nervous.
(b) Frightened.
(c) Relieved.
(d) Grateful.

7. How does Riley describe the feeling of being "confined to the same identity day after day" (2) regardless of how they feel inside?
(a) Suffocating.
(b) Calming.
(c) Still.
(d) Exhilarating.

8. In what town was Riley born and raised?
(a) Park Hills.
(b) Seattle.
(c) Chicago.
(d) Detroit.

9. One side of Bec's room is painted yellow, while the other half is painted what color?
(a) Black.
(b) Gray.
(c) Beige.
(d) Orange.

10. After what event does Riley say they feel good for the first time since starting at Park Hills High School?
(a) Going to the library with Solo.
(b) Going to the arcade with Solo.
(c) Going to Solo's house to hang out.
(d) Getting invited to Sierra's birthday party.

11. What reason does Erik cite when he tells Riley to be quieter?
(a) He is recording music.
(b) He is concentrating on his video game.
(c) The dog will wake up and start barking.
(d) His mom is resting.

12. In whose room does Riley notice two of their favorite books, The Catcher in the Rye and Bridge to Terabithia?
(a) Solo.
(b) Bec.
(c) Erik.
(d) Congressman Sean Cavanaugh.

13. What sound is heard when Riley's alarm goes off just before they attend the political fundraiser?
(a) A chirping bird.
(b) Breaking glass.
(c) A guitar solo.
(d) An air raid siren.

14. Approximately how many students does Riley say attend Park Hills High School?
(a) 850.
(b) 4,000.
(c) 1,200.
(d) 2,500.

15. What is the title of Riley's first blog post?
(a) Coming to Terms.
(b) Both and Neither.
(c) My Raging Hypocrisy.
(d) Living the Life.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jim do to Solo that causes Riley to wonder why Solo puts up with Jim's bad treatment?

2. What reason does Bec cite when telling Riley that her father travels a lot?

3. What time does Riley tell Bec they are required to be home on weeknights?

4. In what color ink is Bec's note written?

5. In what class does Riley have a test in second period the day after the fundraiser?

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