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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. What is the name of Birdie's fictitious father?
(a) David Bloomington.
(b) Bernie Bloomington.
(c) David Goldman.
(d) Bernie Goldman.

2. Who is Alexis?
(a) Nicholas' girlfriend.
(b) Birdie's best friend from Aurora.
(c) Birdie's first friend in New Hampshire.
(d) The Marsh's maid.

3. Where does Sandy meet Jim?
(a) In the barn.
(b) In the Marsh's garden.
(c) In a bar.
(d) In a grocery store.

4. While at a party, which character does Birdie meet in the woods?
(a) Samantha.
(b) Jim.
(c) Mona.
(d) Nicholas.

5. What type of music does Birdie enjoy hearing while on vacation?
(a) Black Gospel.
(b) The Blues.
(c) Rap music.
(d) Jazz.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Sandy decide Birdie should go in Chapter 11?

2. Why does Ali lie about his father?

3. Why is Nicholas expelled from his private school?

4. Who is Jim?

5. Why does Birdie go to the woods to urinate in Chapter 14?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Who is Jim?

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

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

6. Why is Birdie taunted by a group of boys in Chapter 12?

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

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

9. What does Birdie do after Dennis' party?

10. Why does Birdie feel betrayed by Sandy in Chapter 13?

(see the answer keys)

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