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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who intervenes in the argument after the party?
(a) Mother.
(b) Theresa.
(c) Father.
(d) Natalie.

2. Who helps Moose look for a ball for Scout?
(a) Piper.
(b) Natalie.
(c) Theresa.
(d) Jimmy.

3. Who calms Moose's worries about the origin of Natalie's problems?
(a) Piper.
(b) Scout.
(c) His father.
(d) His mother.

4. Why is Natalie not eligible for the Esther P. Marinoff school?
(a) She was not born in California.
(b) She is older than 12.
(c) She has no reading skills.
(d) She is autistic.

5. Where does Piper hope to meet the celebrity coming to Alcatraz?
(a) The warden's office.
(b) The train.
(c) The boat.
(d) The recreation room.

6. Who does Scout spend a lot of his spare time with?
(a) Annie.
(b) Natalie.
(c) Jimmy.
(d) Piper.

7. What does Moose argue about after the party?
(a) Natalie's age.
(b) His grades.
(c) His bed time.
(d) Natalie's clothing.

8. Why does Natalie fall asleep while outside with Moose one day?
(a) She is still sick.
(b) She is tired from her tantrum.
(c) Her favorite napping spot is under trees.
(d) Her medication makes her sleepy.

9. What is startling to Moose about 105?
(a) The value of it.
(b) The kindness.
(c) The smell of it.
(d) He thought it was lost.

10. What does Natalie say over and over when Moose comes back from looking for a convict ball?
(a) 82.
(b) All alone.
(c) 105.
(d) There they are.

11. What does Moose slip under to look for convict balls?
(a) The bridge.
(b) The door.
(c) The fence.
(d) The gate.

12. Who interrupts Scout and Piper when they are talking about the games?
(a) Natalie.
(b) Annie.
(c) Piper.
(d) Jimmy.

13. What gives Mother false hope about Natalie's future?
(a) Finding new schools.
(b) Lying about her age.
(c) Teaching her at home.
(d) Tracking her improvement.

14. What shows Moose that Natalie is maturing during the party?
(a) She tells a joke.
(b) She sings with the guests.
(c) She shares her toys.
(d) She invites someone.

15. Why does Jimmy come to the family party?
(a) All of the above.
(b) Mother asks for him.
(c) Natalie asks for him.
(d) His sister comes.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Moose finally find a convict ball?

2. What happens to Natalie's buttons at the dock?

3. Why does Moose rush Natalie back to the apartment after he finds a convict ball?

4. What sends Mother into hysterics after the party?

5. Where does Mother read about Esther P. Marinoff?

(see the answer keys)

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