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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What changes for Bluish on the day she addresses the class?
(a) She cries in front of the class.
(b) Everyone understands her life.
(c) No one speaks to her.
(d) She is very popular that day.

2. How is the class now with Bluish?
(a) As standoffish as ever.
(b) Very friendly.
(c) Curious.
(d) More accepting.

3. What kind of soup does Granmom Gilla make?
(a) 12-bean.
(b) Split pea and ham.
(c) Lentil.
(d) Meat and potatoes.

4. When does Dreenie take care of Bluish's dog?
(a) When Bluish goes to visit her grandmother.
(b) When Bluish feels really ill.
(c) When Bluish has to go out of town for treatments.
(d) Never.

5. Who showed Paula and Dreenie around Broadway?
(a) Tuli.
(b) Bluish.
(c) Suzie.
(d) Willie.

6. How is Dreenie feeling towards Natalie?
(a) She is having more positive connections with her.
(b) Still a little repulsed.
(c) Shy.
(d) Very enthusiastic.

7. What did Bluish make for the girls to wear?
(a) Scarfs.
(b) Beaded necklaces.
(c) Bracelets.
(d) Hats.

8. What does Bluish tell the class at the beginning of Chapter 5?
(a) She tells them the history of her illness.
(b) She is leaving school because of illness.
(c) She and her mother made some hats.
(d) She is moving.

9. What does Natalie find disconcerting about what Dreenie says of class that day?
(a) That they all made Natalie get well cards.
(b) That they discussed her.
(c) That they each took turns using a wheelchair to see what it was like.
(d) That they made plans for a party.

10. Who acts awkwardly in front of Bluish?
(a) Tuli.
(b) Suzie.
(c) Willie.
(d) Dreenie.

11. Why is Bluish afraid of rough play?
(a) She can't catch her breath.
(b) She is not afraid of rough play.
(c) She is afraid of falling and not getting up.
(d) She bleeds easily.

12. What is the next field trip the class is going to take?
(a) To Ellis Island.
(b) To the Guggenheim museum.
(c) To the history museum.
(d) To Central Park.

13. Where does Bluish get stuck with a large needle?
(a) Femur.
(b) Shin.
(c) Collarbone.
(d) Hipbone.

14. What does Dreenie say Tuli is like?
(a) A cute little mouse.
(b) Beautiful like a model.
(c) Pooh bear.
(d) A bouncy squirrel.

15. What is each group's initial task to be?
(a) Write up an agreement of who does what task.
(b) Outline their agenda.
(c) Get their parents to help.
(d) Decide on a leader.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the cure rate for Bluish's disease?

2. What does Dreenie do when she is the first one to class at the opening of chapter 4?

3. About what does Dreenie worry unnecessarily?

4. What does Dreenie ask Ms. Baker about Bluish?

5. What happens every time Bluish goes to the doctor's?

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