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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. How does Ali's father know Deck?
(a) They were best friends.
(b) He is Deck's publisher.
(c) They are brothers.
(d) They worked together at Berkeley.

2. In Chapter 9, which character does Sandy blame for the break up of her family and her "persecution"?
(a) Cole.
(b) Redbone.
(c) Birdie.
(d) Deck.

3. In Chapter 12, where does Nicholas spend his summer?
(a) Boston.
(b) In the Marsh's garden.
(c) Spain.
(d) Paris.

4. What does Birdie notice about her mother's hair in Chapter 14?
(a) Sandy has stopped dyeing her hair.
(b) It is very different from her own hair.
(c) Sandy has cut her hair short.
(d) It is turning gray.

5. What does Birdie find in Aunt Dot's living room?
(a) A photograph of Deck, Cole, and Carmen.
(b) A postcard from Deck.
(c) The Egyptian necklace.
(d) The African mask.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of music does Birdie enjoy hearing while on vacation?

2. What name is on Aunt Dot's mailbox?

3. Why is Birdie suspicious of Jim?

4. Why does Ali lie about his father?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Why won't Sandy allow Birdie to try and contact Deck and Cole in Brazil?

2. Describe Birdie's conversation with Samantha at Dennis' party.

3. How does Nicholas offend Birdie in Chapter 10?

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

5. Why does Birdie imagine she is doing a school report for her old Nkrumah school?

6. Who is Jim?

7. Describe Samantha.

8. How does Birdie finance her trip to California?

9. What does Birdie do after Dennis' party?

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

(see the answer keys)

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