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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Fiona file a complaint about at Marcus' school in Chapter 19?
(a) The cafeteria lunches.
(b) The lack of supervision during recess.
(c) The stolen sneakers.
(d) Marcus' falling grades.

2. Why does Will feel he cannot help Fiona?
(a) Because he cannot imagine himself trying to tell Fiona the point.
(b) Because he does not get along well with her.
(c) Because she needs professional help.
(d) Because he has too many problems of his own to worry about others'.

3. Besides Fiona, who does Will expect to meet in Chapter 32?
(a) Rachel.
(b) Clive.
(c) Marcus.
(d) Ellie.

4. What does Ellie do to the bully who steals from Marcus?
(a) She pours a large carton of milk on him.
(b) She hits him with a bat.
(c) She steals his shoes and hat.
(d) She punches him.

5. What happens between Will and Rachel that he doesn't expect in Chapter 30?
(a) They end up in bed together.
(b) They decide to move in together.
(c) They become engaged.
(d) They break-up.

6. How does Will feel about Fiona's request in Chapter 18?
(a) He is dumbfounded.
(b) He is uncomfortable.
(c) He is delighted.
(d) He is annoyed.

7. Who does Will fall in love with?
(a) Bridget.
(b) Anna.
(c) Rachel.
(d) Penny.

8. What does Will decide about Christmas in Chapter 18?
(a) He will stay in and drink instead of celebrating Christmas.
(b) It is his favorite holiday of the year.
(c) He will invite Marcus and Fiona over.
(d) He will volunteer with a charity.

9. What creates tension between Fiona and Lindsey in Chapter 23?
(a) Lindsey forgot a present for Fiona.
(b) Fiona taunts Lindsey's outfit.
(c) A fight between Fiona and Clive.
(d) A twenty-year old feud.

10. Why is Will unhappy in Chapter 18?
(a) He has heard his father's song a full five weeks before Christmas.
(b) He is sick for the first time in three years.
(c) His date has stood him up.
(d) Marcus has broken an expensive vase in his home.

11. What does Ellie make for Marcus in Chapter 25?
(a) A card.
(b) A shirt with Kurt Cobain's face on it.
(c) An alcoholic drink.
(d) A sandwich.

12. During Will's and Fiona's meal in Chapter 32, what does Will realize is the only thing Fiona needs?
(a) Someone to talk to.
(b) A man in her life.
(c) A new job.
(d) A bit of peace and quiet.

13. Why is Will concerned for Marcus in Chapter 32?
(a) He is failing school.
(b) He has been sick lately.
(c) Because of Kurt Cobain's death.
(d) Fiona's depression is a constant worry to Marcus.

14. What does a bully steal from Marcus in Chapter 27?
(a) His schoolbag.
(b) His glasses.
(c) His shoes.
(d) His hat.

15. What does Fiona tell Will in Chapter 17?
(a) About Marcus' childhood.
(b) To stay away from his son.
(c) About her depression.
(d) To be Marcus' father figure.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Fiona tell Marcus about his father in Chapter 31?

2. What does Fiona conclude of Will when they go out for a drink in Chapter 18?

3. Why is Ellie called to the headmistress' office in Chapter 21?

4. What makes Ellie and Zoe laugh in Chapter 21?

5. What does Ali do while crying in Chapter 27?

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