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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. In which subject is Shayla’s mother seeking a degree?
(a) Spanish literature.
(b) Marine biology.
(c) Film studies.
(d) English literature.

2. Which of the following does Shayla’s father quote?
(a) Nelson Mandela.
(b) Barack Obama.
(c) James Baldwin.
(d) Frederick Douglass.

3. To which of the following does Shayla compare herself?
(a) The underneath of Avery Island.
(b) The rim of a margarita glass.
(c) A chunk of pink Himalayan rock.
(d) A big bag of barbecue chips.

4. Which of the following does Shayla suspect she can out-sing?
(a) Maya.
(b) Angie.
(c) Carmetta.
(d) Natalie.

5. How long is the break at Shayla’s school?
(a) 12 minutes.
(b) 10 minutes.
(c) 20 minutes.
(d) 15 minutes.

Short Answer Questions

1. With which of the following does Chapter 31: "Bounce" begin?

2. To which of the following does Shayla compare Stacy?

3. With which of the following does Chapter 9: "Eyeballs" begin?

4. What color are the towels in the Willows family bathroom?

5. What is cited as Isabella’s mother’s profession?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Shayla note liking to run?

2. Why does Shayla note the Monday after Halloween got off to a bad start for her?

3. What suspicion does Shayla have of Isabella lending her her top?

4. What advice does Shayla receive about running hurdles when she first begins to train for them?

5. How does Shayla’s mother note her friendship with Janice began?

6. Why does Shayla note liking lockers?

7. How does Shayla note having met Yolanda?

8. How does Shayla’s father explain restricted sports leagues?

9. What advice does Hana offer Shayla about Jace?

10. When Alex is Commanded at lunch, what does he do?

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