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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. Which other character, besides Nicholas, has Birdie made out with in the past?
(a) Alexis.
(b) Redbone.
(c) Mona.
(d) Jim.

2. Which god does Birdie pray to in Chapter 12?
(a) Allah.
(b) Elah.
(c) Ali.
(d) Exu.

3. According to Ronnie Parkman, how long do Deck and Cole stay in Brazil?
(a) Five years.
(b) Two months.
(c) Six months.
(d) Two years.

4. Which character offers Birdie a ride home from town in Chapter 9?
(a) Libby Marsh.
(b) Aurora.
(c) Nicholas Marsh.
(d) Walter Marsh.

5. Who is Taj?
(a) Aunt Dot's husband.
(b) Aunt Dot's Pekingese.
(c) Aunt Dot's son.
(d) Aunt Dot's daughter.

Short Answer Questions

1. What excuse does Birdie give Ali for being away for so many years?

2. Why do Birdie and Nicholas become such close friends?

3. Who is waiting for Birdie in front of Dot's apartment at the end of Chapter 16?

4. What does Birdie tell the police officer about her relationship with Sandy?

5. Why does Ali lie about his father?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Ronnie Parkman help Birdie find her father?

2. Describe Birdie's trip to New York in Chapter 13.

3. How is the class difference between Birdie and Nicholas demonstrated in the novel?

4. What mementos does Birdie find stashed in her mother's room?

5. What reaction does Birdie expect her mother to have about her absence?

6. Why do the girls in New Hampshire make fun of Birdie in Chapter 9?

7. How does Birdie attempt to find her father and Cole in Chapter 16?

8. Who is Exu and why does Birdie pray to him?

9. What happens to Birdie and Sandy's relationship after Birdie moves to Boston?

10. How does Nicholas offend Birdie in Chapter 10?

(see the answer keys)

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