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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Ellie and Zoe take Marcus in Chapter 21?
(a) To the ninth year classroom.
(b) To a diner.
(c) To a secret spot where they smoke.
(d) To a club.

2. Where does Ellie offer to go with Marcus in Chapter 31?
(a) To the principal's office.
(b) To the dentist's office.
(c) To Will's.
(d) To visit his father.

3. Why does Suzie yell at Will in Chapter 23?
(a) For lying about Ned.
(b) For dumping her.
(c) For being irresponsible with Marcus.
(d) For not getting a job.

4. Why does Marcus walk out of school in Chapter 19?
(a) He forgot his homework at school.
(b) Bullies throw eggs at him.
(c) He is taunted in gym class.
(d) He is mad that the headmistress told him to stay away from bullies.

5. Where does Marcus refuse to go in Chapter 31?
(a) To school.
(b) To his house.
(c) To see his father.
(d) To Will's.

6. What does Ellie think of her mother's behavior in Chapter 25?
(a) She thinks its funny.
(b) She is unfazed.
(c) She thinks it's disgusting.
(d) She doesn't mind her mother's antics.

7. Why does Marcus become angry at Ellie in Chapter 29?
(a) She suggests that Kurt Cobain will try to commit suicide again.
(b) She laughs at his mother.
(c) She cheats on a test.
(d) She insults Will.

8. Where do Will and Fiona go to eat in Chapter 32?
(a) A four-star restaurant.
(b) A pizza parlor.
(c) A cafe.
(d) A 50's-style diner.

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

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

11. What does Will promise he will do for Marcus in Chapter 26?
(a) Bring his parents back together.
(b) Help him improve his grades.
(c) Teach him how to be cool.
(d) Convince Ellie to be Marcus' girlfriend.

12. What does Fiona begin doing in the mornings again in Chapter 29?
(a) Crying.
(b) Singing.
(c) Vacuuming.
(d) Jogging.

13. What does Marcus tell Ellie in Chapter 21?
(a) That she is a mean person.
(b) That he knows that the man on her sweatshirt is Kurt Cobain.
(c) That she has nice eyes.
(d) That he has a crush on her.

14. What does Marcus tell Will about when he gets to his apartment in Chapter 20?
(a) His grades at school.
(b) His future goals.
(c) His birthday party.
(d) His meeting with the headmistress.

15. What does Marcus do at the end of Chapter 26?
(a) He throws up.
(b) He sets a stuffed animal on fire.
(c) He runs out of the house.
(d) He yells at his mother.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Will give Marcus for Christmas?

2. What does Will not know about life?

3. What is there a marked difference between in Chapter 22?

4. Why does Marcus try to keep Ellie from seeing the newspapers in Chapter 31?

5. How does Will feel about Fiona's request in Chapter 18?

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