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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the security guard who escorts Edward and John into the hearing say to Edward?
(a) He tells Edward his mother was also on the plane.
(b) He tells Edward it was bad-ass surviving the crash.
(c) He tells Edward he must be supernatural to have survived the crash.
(d) He tells Edward he is probably also bullet-proof.

2. What author does Napolitano begin Part 2 with a quote from?
(a) George Eliot.
(b) Emily Dickinson.
(c) Jane Farthington.
(d) William Shakespeare.

3. What happens around the one-year anniversary of the flight crash?
(a) There is a memorial statue and ceremony at the crash site.
(b) There is a candlelight vigil in both New York and Los Angeles.
(c) There is a new lawsuit from victim's families against the airline.
(d) There is new information about the role of weather in the crash.

4. What does Mrs. Tuhane tell Edward about his weight lifting?
(a) She thinks he would be better-suited to tennis.
(b) She thinks he is not going to ever get the hang of it.
(c) She thinks he needs to try to supplement his diet with protein shakes to build muscle.
(d) She did not think he would last as long as he has.

5. Who does Edward shove in gym class in Part III?
(a) Michael.
(b) Warren.
(c) Margaret.
(d) Shay.

6. What does Lacey get wrong about Edward's birthday cake?
(a) She forgets he is allergic to vanilla.
(b) She forgets he is allergic to chocolate.
(c) She puts the wrong age on the cake.
(d) She mistakenly thinks it is his favorite recipe, when it was really Jordan's.

7. What signal does John suggest Edward use if he wants to leave the hearing?
(a) Edward should say the word Hawaii.
(b) Edward should say it is hot in here.
(c) Edward should scratch his ears.
(d) Edward should scratch his nose.

8. What book is Jordan reading on the plane?
(a) A Prayer for Owen Meany.
(b) The Cider House Rules.
(c) Circe.
(d) The Dutch House.

9. What does Principal Arundhi give to Edward in Part IV?
(a) His cat.
(b) His prized orchid.
(c) His dog.
(d) His kangaroo paw fern.

10. What happens to Crispin on the flight in Part IV?
(a) He tries to open the cockpit of the plane.
(b) He dies.
(c) He vomits.
(d) He tries to open the exit door of the plane.

11. Who gets the same salary as Veronica even though she is far more experienced and has more responsibilities?
(a) Michael.
(b) Laura.
(c) Marvin.
(d) Luis.

12. What club does Principal Arundhi first ask Edward to join in Part IV?
(a) Botanical Club.
(b) Fencing Club.
(c) Chess Club.
(d) Math Club.

13. How long have Jane and Bruce been married at the time of the flight?
(a) 20 years.
(b) 16 years.
(c) 10 years.
(d) 5 years.

14. Who is Edward's gym teacher?
(a) Mrs. Tuhane.
(b) Mrs. Daniels.
(c) Mrs. Klingman.
(d) Mr. King.

15. What do many of the letters to Edward in the duffel bags include?
(a) Prayers.
(b) Requests for media appearances.
(c) Money.
(d) A request for him to live a certain way.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mark take on the airplane that makes him feel good?

2. Why do Edward and Shay have to wait to open the duffel bags in the garage until after Christmas?

3. What is Lacey's favorite movie?

4. What does Edward tell Shay about his hunch about who wrote all the letters in the duffel bags?

5. Who sends Edward a letter that makes him want to go meet this person for the first time?

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