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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 Janey allowed to go to the destination in #34?
(a) She is interested in other religions.
(b) She likes to see items of local cultures.
(c) She wants to meet new people.
(d) Children are admitted free on this day.

2. What does Janey wear to the destination in #34?
(a) A skirt and top.
(b) Dress.
(c) Shorts and t-shirt.
(d) Jeans and t-shirt.

3. What is Janey's last name?
(a) Larkin.
(b) Hall.
(c) Morgan.
(d) Adams.

4. Lupe says that her baby sister is ________________.
(a) beautiful.
(b) fussy.
(c) a cry baby.
(d) bashful.

5. What has Janey always longed to do?
(a) Have a birthday party.
(b) Ride a horse.
(c) Go to Hawaii.
(d) Go to school.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Janey do when she is angry at the person in #83?

2. What do Janey and her parents do before returning home from their outing?

3. What is Bounce's job?

4. Who owns the ranch and the shack where the Larkins live?

5. What does Janey actually buy with her nickel?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Janey jealous of Lupe?

2. What conclusion does Janey come to regarding Lupe's skin color?

3. Why is paying rent good news for Janey?

4. What are the differences between a regular school and a camp school?

5. How does the author use foreshadowing regarding the willow plate in Chapter 4?

6. What is unspoken between Janey and Lupe regarding the ride ticket that Lupe gives Janey?

7. How is the Larkin family's stress exhibited in Chapter 3?

8. Why are the Larkins living the way they are now in California?

9. Why is the nickel such a big thing for Mom to give to Janey?

10. Why does Janey decide not to make any effort to see if there are any kids living in the Mexican family nearby?

(see the answer keys)

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