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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does the necklace end up next after leaving Russel's pocket and being picked up?
(a) In Patty's school bag.
(b) In Lenny's bedroom.
(c) At the school office.
(d) In front of Hector's house.

2. For what is Hector looking in the crowd at the celebration?
(a) His guitar teacher.
(b) Meadow.
(c) His parents.
(d) The hot dog stand.

3. What did Peter see that he thought was strange outside his bedroom window upon waking at his grandmother's house?
(a) A ladder leaning against the wall.
(b) A rope hanging from a tree branch.
(c) A tree branch he didn't recognize.
(d) A seagull.

4. What does Hector's mother make for which some people might want the recipe?
(a) Pizza.
(b) Sugar cookies.
(c) Jell-o salad.
(d) Green pea soup.

5. Where do Peter and his parents live?
(a) Florida.
(b) New York.
(c) California.
(d) Nebraska.

6. What are Debbie and Patty doing as they look at the yearbook?
(a) Decide who will be going to the prom with whom.
(b) Create Haiku stories about the seniors.
(c) Decide who they would like to marry.
(d) Decide who is going to be successful.

7. How does Mrs. Bruning feel about going into assisted living?
(a) Indifferent.
(b) Enraged.
(c) Sad.
(d) Happy.

8. What does Debbie have for a bedroom door?
(a) A regular door.
(b) Beads.
(c) A bamboo room divider.
(d) A curtain.

9. What does Mrs. Bruning give Debbie?
(a) An old family necklace.
(b) Her old family Bible.
(c) A picture of Peter.
(d) Extra pay for working on the house.

10. Why does Lenny leave his backyard when Debbie is watching him?
(a) To find his father.
(b) He is being chased by wasps.
(c) For a drink of water.
(d) To answer the phone.

11. What does Debbie give Mrs. Bruning when the elderly woman comes downstairs on Saturday?
(a) Sugared orange juice.
(b) Water and an insulin pill.
(c) Toast and eggs.
(d) Cranberry juice and cereal.

12. What does Mrs. Bruning see about Peter and Debbie?
(a) They do not like each other well.
(b) There is an attraction between them.
(c) They are indifferent to each other.
(d) They are completely and totally in love.

13. What has Hector decided to do to enhance his image as a musician?
(a) Wear black clothes.
(b) Carry his guitar with him at all times.
(c) Grow his hair.
(d) Write songs about every teen he knows.

14. What is one of the ingredients of Hector's mother's recipe?
(a) Sweet potatoes.
(b) Cooked pasta.
(c) Grated carrots.
(d) Onions.

15. What kind of food is Hector holding when Dan sees him?
(a) Elephant ears.
(b) Popcorn.
(c) Cotton candy.
(d) Hot dogs.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Lenny doing with his father in Chapter 16:

2. How is Mrs. Bruning when she comes home?

3. For what does Peter volunteer at his grandmother's house?

4. What part of the festival will Debbie be able to attend even with her job?

5. What does Peter do that makes their day perfect to Debbie?

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