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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Section 1, Chapter 5, what poet does Ari read?
(a) Joyce Kilmer.
(b) Maya Angelou.
(c) William Cowper.
(d) William Carlos Williams.

2. What type of candy does Ari buy in Section 1, Chapter 9?
(a) Jelly beans.
(b) Hershey bar.
(c) Licorice.
(d) PayDay.

3. What is the date in Section 1, Chapter 1?
(a) April 11, 1989.
(b) May 12, 1988.
(c) June 15, 1987.
(d) September 3, 1986.

4. What is Ari's brother's name?
(a) Miguel.
(b) Roberto.
(c) Martine.
(d) Bernardo.

5. Why does Dante say that he speak funny?
(a) Allergies.
(b) Damaged vocal cords.
(c) Bad cold.
(d) Infection as a young kid.

6. In Section 1, Chapter 5, how does Dante play music?
(a) Cassettes.
(b) Radio.
(c) Record player.
(d) Television.

7. What does the narrator's mother's occupation in Section 1, Chapter 2?
(a) High school teacher.
(b) Librarian.
(c) Middle school teacher.
(d) Lawyer.

8. What is Ari's mother doing at the beginning of Section 2, Chapter 8?
(a) Working on lesson plans.
(b) Ironing.
(c) Cleaning out cabinets.
(d) Cooking.

9. In Section 1, Chapter 12, what type of dog does Dante want?
(a) One from a shelter.
(b) German Shepherd.
(c) One from a farm.
(d) Retriever.

10. In Section 1, Chapter 1, What is playing on the radio?
(a) Anything is Possible.
(b) Alone.
(c) What About Love?
(d) Never.

11. In Section 3, Chapter 3, how long does Ari think it will take him to be himself again?
(a) 8-12 weeks.
(b) 10-15 weeks.
(c) 5-8 weeks.
(d) 7-10 weeks.

12. When Ari is in the hospital, how many times does Dante visit him after Ari regains consciousness?
(a) Twice.
(b) 3-4 times a week.
(c) Several times a week.
(d) Once.

13. What does Dante give Ari to read in Section 2, Chapter 4?
(a) Book of poems.
(b) Comic book.
(c) Essays.
(d) A novel.

14. In Section 2, Chapter 7, how old is Ari in his dream where he is holding his brother's hand?
(a) 2.
(b) 3.
(c) 5.
(d) 4.

15. How does Ari feel the morning after burying the sparrow?
(a) He has a sore throat.
(b) He is very tired.
(c) He has a fever.
(d) He has a bad headache.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ari name his wheelchair?

2. What is Ari's first name?

3. Why does Ari's mother cry in Section 2, Chapter 3?

4. What does Dante wear when he comes to see Ari in Section 2, Chapter 4?

5. In Section 3, Chapter 5, what does Ari tell his father he is searching for in his dreams?

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