2. Why is Hector upset?
(a) That Dan muscles in on Hector's conversation with Meadow.
(b) That Debbie and Patty are at the ice cream place.
(c) That his invitation to Meadow is taken up by the entire class.
(d) That Meadow tells him she is not interested in dating him.

3. What does Peter Bruning call his grandmother?
(a) Grams.
(b) Grandmama.
(c) Nana.
(d) Grosi.

4. What might disintegrate Patty's world?
(a) All the moving atoms to suddenly move differently.
(b) Her grandmother dying.
(c) Her parents divorcing.
(d) Her science teacher retiring before Patty's senior year.

5. To what has Mrs. Bruning agreed with Peter's parents?
(a) To advertise for a renter.
(b) To move her bedroom downstairs.
(c) A visiting nurse and meals on wheels.
(d) To leave for assisted living in two weeks.

6. What has brought the worms out on the sidewalk?
(a) A torrential downpour.
(b) The heat of summer.
(c) The search for food.
(d) A light rain.

7. With what is Hector occupied as of late?
(a) Developing his muscles.
(b) Applying for a summer job.
(c) Composing songs.
(d) School work and finals.

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

9. Where does the music group gather at the ice cream store?
(a) Inside at a table.
(b) Bunched around Dan's truck.
(c) A picnic table.
(d) Bunched around Hector's car.

10. What causes problems for the teens who are ready to listen to "Criss Cross" in Chapter 21?
(a) Their parents have objected to the show.
(b) The truck battery is dead.
(c) The show has been cancelled for the night.
(d) The radio tower was hit by lightning.

11. What does Peter do that makes their day perfect to Debbie?
(a) He buys her flowers.
(b) He takes her hand.
(c) He kisses Debbie.
(d) He says he is moving to his grandmothers.

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

13. Where do Debbie and Peter take Mrs. Gruning?
(a) To the hospital.
(b) To the local firehouse.
(c) To the doctor's office.
(d) To Debbie's house.

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

15. What is Debbie doing as she hears Lenny and his father's conversation?
(a) Painting with water colors.
(b) Writing a poem.
(c) Sewing.
(d) Her algebra and German homework.