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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. Why is Moose so obsessed with finding a convict ball?
(a) He is the only Alcatraz kid without one.
(b) They are worth a lot of money.
(c) His dad wants one for Christmas.
(d) Scout wants one.

2. What language does the celebrity coming to Alcatraz speak?
(a) German.
(b) Spanish.
(c) French.
(d) Italian.

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

4. How was the laundry scheme discovered?
(a) One of the mother's complained.
(b) The larger laundry piles were noticed.
(c) One of the students complained.
(d) The pile of nickels was found.

5. What sends Mother into hysterics after the party?
(a) A comment from a neighbor.
(b) Stress about the interview.
(c) Moose's argument with Natalie.
(d) Father taking Moose's side.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the children do after getting yelled at about the laundry scheme?

2. How does Moose calm Natalie when she stops playing with her buttons?

3. What does Mother do when she sees Natalie's reaction to the buttons on the dock?

4. What is 105?

5. What is the first way Moose helps with the laundry scheme?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Moose asked to do the day before Natalie's interview, and why?

2. What made Mrs. Capone so upset as she was going to Alcatraz?

3. Why does Moose get embarrassed at Natalie's party?

4. How does Moose put his family in danger while searching for a convict ball?

5. What makes Moose thing that Natalie might not be safe on Alcatraz?

6. What does Moose have an argument about after the party?

7. What does Piper want to do with Moose's convict ball?

8. What surprises Moose about the argument he has after the party?

9. What alarming question does Moose ask his father about Natalie, and what is the response to this?

10. What happens to Natalie's buttons?

(see the answer keys)

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