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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. About how long is the train on Malcolm's outfit for his birthday party in "The Gender Reveal"?
(a) 4 feet.
(b) 5 feet.
(c) 8 feet.
(d) 7 feet.

2. What does Pastor Sweat's office smell like in "But Also, Jazz"?
(a) Peppermint-scented candles.
(b) Rose-scented candles.
(c) Cinnamon-scented candles.
(d) Balsam-scented candles.

3. What color is the floor on page 153?
(a) White.
(b) Black.
(c) Silvery.
(d) Gold.

4. After Kaziah passes out in the service elevator, who speaks to him?
(a) Gecko.
(b) Chameleon.
(c) Iguana.
(d) Beaded lizard.

5. What is Kel's mother's favorite song by Earth Wind and Fire in "But Also, Jazz"?
(a) September.
(b) Fantasy.
(c) Getaway.
(d) Reasons.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "The Gender Reveal," what colors are in the pattern Malcolm is using for his suit?

2. What does Grandma Betty serve for breakfast on the day Wes flies with Grandpa Charlie?

3. In "The Gender Reveal," how much time does Malcolm want before he leaves to catch the bus to school?

4. What grade is Des in when he is attending the Juice Box Squad concert?

5. In "The Gender Reveal," why does Malcolm dad pick him and Janet up after school?

Short Essay Questions

1. In "But Also, Jazz," what does Kel feel as he watches his mother and aunty dancing?

2. What are the Turkey Bowl rules?

3. How is the first birthday suit like that Malcolm sketched in "The Gender Reveal" different from the one he is making?

4. Why did Roosevelt agree to go to Juice Box Squad with Desmond?

5. The last time that Maya got in trouble on page 208, what was her punishment?

6. In "But Also, Jazz," what does Pastor Sweat want Brandon to do?

7. How do Keziah and Adanna get off the Stonehound?

8. Why does Mr. G think Fort will learn about the Between quickly?

9. What does Mr. G tell Fort when Fort comments that some of the stories they have collected are sad?

10. In "The Gender Reveal," who is Janet Jacobs?

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