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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Nana summon Ermaline when Nana is seated in the dining room?
(a) Nana knocks on the kitchen door.
(b) Nana calls for her.
(c) Nana presses a small buzzer with her foot.
(d) Nana rings a bell.

2. What holiday is it in Chapter 11?
(a) The Fourth of July.
(b) Labor Day.
(c) Memorial Day.
(d) Christmas.

3. Why does Hattie decide not to invite Adam to go to the carnival?
(a) She knows he is taking a nap.
(b) She would be too embarrassed.
(c) She isn't sure she can manage him.
(d) She learns that he is at the carnival already.

4. What is the name of the town where Hattie lives?
(a) Milford.
(b) Millville.
(c) Millerton.
(d) Milton.

5. What does Adam give Hattie on her birthday?
(a) A ribbon.
(b) A pencil.
(c) A small wooden box.
(d) A book.

6. How does Hattie feel after viewing the sideshows?
(a) Happy.
(b) Frightened.
(c) Amazed.
(d) Disappointed.

7. Who is Mom's brother?
(a) Harris.
(b) Hank.
(c) Hayden.
(d) Harold.

8. Which of the following is NOT someone who becomes the trio of good friends?
(a) Leila.
(b) Betsy.
(c) Catherine.
(d) Hattie.

9. Why does Nana chastise Adam at Hattie's family birthday party?
(a) He grabs the rose off the cake.
(b) He puts his hand in the punch bowl.
(c) He eats all the nuts.
(d) He pops some of the balloons.

10. At the funeral, Hattie says that being called a freak and other names _____________________.
(a) drove Adam to kill himself.
(b) never really bothered Adam.
(c) was something Adam was used to.
(d) made it hard to be Adam.

11. Who is the girl who has just moved into the boardinghouse?
(a) Carol.
(b) Cynthia.
(c) Carmen.
(d) Catherine.

12. Why do Mrs. Strowsky and her children move out of the boardinghouse?
(a) There was not enough room.
(b) It was too chaotic.
(c) She found a job.
(d) It was too expensive.

13. Where do Hattie, Mom and Dad go at the end of the book?
(a) Swimming pool.
(b) Museum.
(c) Vacation.
(d) Church.

14. Why does Mom say that she did not visit Adam too much?
(a) Because it was too far to travel.
(b) Because she had a business to run.
(c) Because he never recognized her.
(d) Because it would upset him.

15. What does Hattie tell Nana the day before Adam's funeral?
(a) She blames Nana for Adam's death.
(b) She wants to speak at the funeral.
(c) She feels guilty about Adam's death.
(d) No one can make her go to the funeral.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Nana show Hattie in Adam's bedroom?

2. What does Cookie want to see at the carnival?

3. Who is the brother of the girl in #151?

4. What does Nana blame for Hattie's behavior in not asking permission to take Adam to the carnival?

5. What grade will Hattie be entering next year?

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