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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. 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.

3. With all the people out looking for him, where is Adam eventually found?
(a) He hanged himself in the shed.
(b) He was at the carnival.
(c) He was dancing near the band stand.
(d) He was sleeping in the park.

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

5. Hattie is conflicted because the day Adam has planned for her birthday party is the same day as _________________.
(a) The Honor Society Picnic.
(b) Bible School.
(c) The Summer Cotillion.
(d) The Book Fair.

6. Why does Hattie go to the park to cry?
(a) Nana said she needs to be grounded.
(b) Leila and her family have left town.
(c) Betsy won't be coming back after vacation.
(d) Adam had yelled at her.

7. Why does Nana order Adam to leave the dining room?
(a) Because he would not stop burping.
(b) Because he started to mimic everything she said.
(c) Because he was finished with his meal.
(d) Because he tried to trip Ermaline.

8. Where does Hattie ask if she can take Adam when Adam realizes that Angel is not home one day?
(a) To the ice cream shop.
(b) To the amusement park.
(c) To the carnival.
(d) To the movies.

9. What does Leila say when Hattie tells her that she doesn't have any more money to ride the Ferris Wheel?
(a) She will give her the money.
(b) She should come on half price day.
(c) She can ride for free.
(d) She can ride after the carnival closes tonight.

10. What does Hattie think that a "corner of the universe" means?
(a) A title of a book.
(b) The importance of space flights.
(c) Exploration of one's world.
(d) A new Jazz album.

11. What does Hattie admit to herself about Leila?
(a) She is glad she has moved on with the carnival.
(b) She wasn't a very good friend to her.
(c) She was kinder to Adam than she was.
(d) She was just using her to get free rides.

12. Which ride does Adam want to watch?
(a) The Scrambler.
(b) The Tilt-a-Whirl.
(c) The rollercoaster.
(d) The Ferris Wheel.

13. New boarders in the boardinghouse are Barbara _____________ and her two children.
(a) Strowskys.
(b) Strawser.
(c) Stratton.
(d) Suttmiller.

14. What ride does Adam want to ride that night at the carnival?
(a) The Merry-Go-Round.
(b) The Terminator.
(c) The bumper cars.
(d) The Ferris Wheel.

15. What does Nana show Hattie in Adam's bedroom?
(a) His posters.
(b) His comic books.
(c) A box of letters and photos.
(d) His trophies.

Short Answer Questions

1. What occasion is it the day after the birthday party at the carnival?

2. What is Cookie's real name?

3. Which of the following does Leila NOT tell Hattie about why Leila's mother's job does not bother her?

4. What is Adam carrying when he comes to the boardinghouse to see Angel?

5. What does Dad want to know from Hattie when he and Papa arrive at the carnival?

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