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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What piece of writing does Vicky's grandfather share with her?
(a) The Prophet.
(b) A text from the Bible.
(c) Some 17th century poetry.
(d) A 6th century haiku.

2. Of what does Vicky wish she had more knowledge?
(a) Astrology.
(b) Astronomy.
(c) Mathematics.
(d) Science, and dolphins in particular.

3. What does Adam say is scientifically impossible?
(a) The depth to which dolphins can dive.
(b) That sea horses can change their sex.
(c) The depth to which whales can dive.
(d) The speed at which dolphins swim.

4. Who is Leo?
(a) Vicky's brother.
(b) Vicky's cousin.
(c) The son of the deceased.
(d) The son of Adam.

5. Who seems to be missing when Vicky wakes in the middle of the night?
(a) No one.
(b) John.
(c) Rob.
(d) Her mother.

6. Where do Zachary and Vicky have dinner?
(a) At a vegetarian cafe.
(b) At a drive in restaurant.
(c) At a cheap Mexican cafe.
(d) At a fancy restaurant.

7. Why does Vicky's family not appreciate Zachary?
(a) He is a smart aleck.
(b) He never calls before showing up.
(c) He does not contact Vicky during the school year.
(d) He is very sloppy.

8. Where does Vicky sleep?
(a) In the attic.
(b) On the screened porch.
(c) In a screen room near the house.
(d) In the loft.

9. To what does Vicky compare the prospect of a day with Adam?
(a) Time with Leo.
(b) Nothing can compare.
(c) Her excitement when she has a birthday.
(d) Time with Zachary.

10. What does Vicky realize about Leo?
(a) They have lots in common.
(b) They could never be friends.
(c) They have nothing in common.
(d) They could be friends.

11. About what does Zachary make derogatory remarks?
(a) Adam.
(b) The swallows.
(c) Commander Rodney.
(d) Leo.

12. What book does Vicky's grandfather bring out to help settle an argument?
(a) Messengers of God.
(b) The Little Prince.
(c) The Rubaiyat.
(d) The Prophet.

13. Who is Jeb?
(a) Adam's dolphin caretaker.
(b) John's clerk.
(c) Adam's boss.
(d) Adam's brother.

14. What does Vicky do after Rob talks to her?
(a) Tries to comfort Rob.
(b) Takes a nap.
(c) Goes out into the garden to pray.
(d) Rides her bike back to the marine lab.

15. Who is protective of Vicky's youngest brother?
(a) She is.
(b) The dog.
(c) Her mother.
(d) Her older brother.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Vicky's grandfather start to call her that he used to call his daughter?

2. How does Vicky get home from the lab?

3. How does Vicky perceive the creature that catches her eye?

4. What has changed the way Vicky views things?

5. What does Vicky not tell her siblings?

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