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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 does Phil say he hasn't bought a parking ticket?
(a) He owns the area.
(b) He doesn't have the money.
(c) The traffic cop knows him.
(d) He likes to live dangerously.

2. What are mobile junk heaps?
(a) Homeless people.
(b) Cars.
(c) Trolleys.
(d) Motorcycles.

3. What is Pamela's nickname?
(a) Pammy.
(b) Pam Pam.
(c) Pamma.
(d) Pamsie.

4. What kind of movie does Paw-Paw take Casey to see?
(a) A comedy.
(b) A horror movie.
(c) A romance.
(d) A Kung-Fu movie.

5. What does the narrator say she could do for Barney if she stayed in Stockton?
(a) Place bets for him.
(b) Read him stories.
(c) Bring him candy and racing forms.
(d) Sell his things.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are the names of the two owls in Paw Paw's story?

2. According to Phil, who said that young minds should not be exposed to films like Dracula?

3. The narrator tells the nurse she confused the hospital ward for ______________.

4. What does the youngest Walker feed his parents when they start to die?

5. What does the youngest Walker steal from the owls knowing they need it to turn back to their original forms?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Barney say Casey can't move back with him just yet?

2. How do the Walkers help Peony, Jasmine, and their mother?

3. Why does Casey feel such a strong bond with Paw Paw?

4. What deal does the younger Walker make with the owls?

5. What does Casey learn from the Kung-Fu movie?

6. Why doesn't Casey like Phil?

7. What does Casey realize about herself as Phil drives her through Chinatown?

8. How does Jasmine live the rest of her life?

9. What does Mr. Jeh do with the money Gilbert gives him?

10. How does the younger Walker try to save his parents from starvation?

(see the answer keys)

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