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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. When did Grandma get a lock on her door?
(a) 3 weeks ago.
(b) When Benjie was in the hospital.
(c) A month ago.
(d) When Benjie got home from the hospital.

2. Where do Rose and Butler go on page 75 after Benjie comes home from the hospital?
(a) Time Out.
(b) Paradise Bar.
(c) Angel's Share.
(d) Sunny's.

3. What color is the shade on the lamp that dimly lights the room where Rose and her mother see the reader and advisor?
(a) Brown.
(b) Black.
(c) Reddish.
(d) Cream.

4. On page 75, what does Benjie pray for?
(a) Take away his craving.
(b) Money.
(c) A friend.
(d) To feel better.

5. What snack was served at the event to honor the Negro writer?
(a) Snack mix.
(b) Cashews.
(c) Trail mix.
(d) Salted peanuts.

Short Answer Questions

1. On page 72, what type of sandwiches does Rose make for Butler?

2. How old is Tiger?

3. What type of courch does the reader and advisor have?

4. Besides ice cream, what is in the house when Benjie comes home from the hospital?

5. What does Benjie steal from Miss Dudley?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Benjie's doctor in the hospital, and what does he have to take?

2. What happens when Benjie steals Miss Dudley's toaster?

3. Why is Benjie upset with his mother on page 100?

4. How does Benjie feel about being in the hospital?

5. Why does Benjie's new bedspread in his room have bunnies on it?

6. Who is Tiger and where does he live?

7. How do Rose and Butler dress and act when they go out?

8. What does Benjie decide to do on page 76?

9. How does Benjie feel about the school cafeteria?

10. What has Benjie been feeling in the hospital?

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