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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Hattie not go into the sideshow when she goes to the carnival another day?
(a) Because she remembers Nancy calling Adam a freak.
(b) Because she has to get home in time for dinner.
(c) Because she does not have the money.
(d) Because she is afraid to go in alone.

2. What offer does Leila make to Adam and Hattie?
(a) She will take them backstage at the sideshow booths.
(b) They can ride for half price.
(c) She will buy their tickets for the rides.
(d) They can ride for free.

3. Who is the girl taking tickets for the Ferris Wheel?
(a) Leila.
(b) Linda.
(c) Lee.
(d) Lana.

4. Why does Nana chastise Adam during dinner?
(a) He pressed the buzzer repeatedly.
(b) He talked with his mouth full.
(c) He ate with his hands.
(d) He did not use his napkin.

5. Why does Hattie usually dislike events like the one in #129?
(a) She doesn't like to get dressed up.
(b) She doesn't like being around all those women.
(c) She has not read the assigned book.
(d) She doesn't like the fancy foods.

6. What parade passes by Hattie's house in Chapter 9?
(a) Fred Carmel's Funtime Carnival Parade.
(b) The Fourth of July Parade.
(c) The Christmas Parade.
(d) The County Fair Parade.

7. Where does Hattie want to go instead of staying home while her parents are at Nana and Papa's dinner party?
(a) Betsy's house for a sleepover.
(b) The movies.
(c) The Girl Scout Camp-Out.
(d) The Carnival.

8. What does Hattie see Angel doing when she returns home one day?
(a) Sunning in the backyard.
(b) Ironing a dress.
(c) Getting out of a convertible.
(d) Hanging streamers and balloons.

9. What does Adam see when he bursts into Angel's room?
(a) Angel putting on her nightgown.
(b) Angel drying off after a bath.
(c) Angel fixing her hair.
(d) Angel and her boyfriend partially undressed.

10. What job does the Ferris Wheel girl's mother have?
(a) Tunnel of Love ticket taker.
(b) Snow Cone stand vendor.
(c) Cotton Candy vendor.
(d) Pretzel Woman.

11. What does Nana blame for Hattie's behavior in not asking permission to take Adam to the carnival?
(a) Betsy.
(b) Leila.
(c) Hattie.
(d) Adam.

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

13. What does Nana ask Hattie to help her do one day?
(a) Clean out Adam's room.
(b) Plant geraniums.
(c) Plan a party.
(d) Polish the silver.

14. Which of the following is NOT one of the acts featured at the carnival?
(a) Pretzel Woman.
(b) Bearded Lady.
(c) Man of a Thousand Tattoos.
(d) Ape Man.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Hattie ask if she can take Adam when Adam realizes that Angel is not home one day?

2. What do Hattie and Leila have for lunch at the carnival?

3. What ride does Adam want to ride that night at the carnival?

4. Why does Nana order Adam to leave the dining room?

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

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