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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. Why does Hattie agree to sneak out of the house during Nana and Papa's dinner party?
(a) To go swimming.
(b) To go to the ice cream store.
(c) To go to the carnival.
(d) To go to the movies.

2. What does Cookie want to see at the carnival?
(a) Elephants.
(b) Horses.
(c) Magicians.
(d) Sideshow performers.

3. What house rule did Angel violate?
(a) She didn't clean up the kitchen.
(b) She played her stereo too loud.
(c) She didn't pay her rent.
(d) She had her boyfriend in her room.

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

5. Why do Hattie and Mom go to Nana's house in Chapter 14?
(a) For a girl's lunch.
(b) For a book club meeting.
(c) For a formal tea.
(d) For a Garden Club meeting.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Mom's answer when Hattie asks her why they never had any more children after Hattie?

2. Who is Mom's brother?

3. Hattie is conflicted because the day Adam has planned for her birthday party is the same day as _________________.

4. Which of the following does the girl taking tickets at the ride in #101 NOT say to the Owens?

5. What does Hattie admit to herself about Leila?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Adam react on the Ferris Wheel ride?

2. Why is Adam chastised at Hattie's birthday party at Nana's house?

3. What is Mom's explanation when Hattie asks why she never had any other children?

4. How does Hattie effectively point out the bad manners of a family which stares at Adam at the Fourth of July festival?

5. What does Hattie learn about her family that shows that they don't really talk to each other?

6. How does Adam disrupt lunch by abusing the buzzer and creating a scene?

7. Describe Adam's day at the carnival with Hattie and Leila.

8. Who does Nana blame for the bad night at the carnival?

9. What is Hattie's reaction when she learns that Adam committed suicide?

10. After seeing Nancy and Janet laughing at Adam dancing at the bandstand, what burning question enters Hattie's head about his illness?

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