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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 are the things that Tomie thinks is candy when he can't find any in the regular spot?
(a) Potpouri.
(b) Laxatives.
(c) Mints.
(d) Dog treats,

2. What is Mr. Nesci's first name?
(a) Timmy.
(b) Tony.
(c) Tally.
(d) Tommy.

3. Who does Tomie share with when he finds what he thinks is candy when there are none in the regular spot?
(a) His uncle.
(b) His grandmother.
(c) His father.
(d) His brother.

4. What year does this book start out in?
(a) 1938.
(b) 1948.
(c) 1928.
(d) 1918.

5. Who is Mae West?
(a) A painter.
(b) The mayor.
(c) An author.
(d) A movie star.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Tomie say he will never forget the year that this book starts out?

2. What is Tomie's father building?

3. Why can't Tomie see his room when the walls are finished?

4. What kind of natural disaster happens at the beginning of the book?

5. What makes Tomie mad when the walls are finished?

Short Essay Questions

1. What caused the long delay in the building of the house?

2. What does Tomie add to the walls before they are finished?

3. Why are Tomie's favorite movie stars a bit of a surprise?

4. Who is Carol Crane?

5. How does Tomie feel about his heritage?

6. What does the city do all along Fairmount Avenue?

7. What makes Tomie upset when the walls are finished?

8. How does Tomie's father plan to finish the house after the big delay?

9. What strange and religious habit does Tomie's mother have?

10. What is Tomie's heritage?

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