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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is NOT a quality of the Phonic Ear pointed out by Cece after her first few times using it?
(a) Se does not have to look at her teacher at all while using it.
(b) It is small.
(c) It makes her teacher's voice louder.
(d) It clarifies her teacher's voice.

2. Cece's mother suggests that Cece take a sign language class at what location?
(a) At the library.
(b) At church.
(c) At the community center.
(d) At the university.

3. Who is the first person to arrive at Ginny's birthday sleepover party?
(a) Missy.
(b) Laura.
(c) Carrie.
(d) Cece.

4. One day, Laura takes Cece along with her to a meeting of what organization after school?
(a) Key Club.
(b) Girl Scouts.
(c) Environmental Club.
(d) Boys and Girls Club.

5. After "three months of freedom" and "three months of bliss" (102), what grade does Cece enter?
(a) Fourth.
(b) Second.
(c) Third.
(d) Fifth.

6. Cece states that "superheroes might be awesome, but they are also" (46) what?
(a) Smart.
(b) Different.
(c) Big.
(d) Strong.

7. What nice thing does Cece's brother do for her when she returns home from the hospital?
(a) He makes and hides paper boats all over the house.
(b) He cleans Cece's room.
(c) He reads to Cece and sits by her bed until she falls asleep.
(d) He helps her finish her math homework.

8. What type of house do Cece and her family leave behind when they move to a new place?
(a) A small row house in a small town.
(b) A big old house in a big city.
(c) A big old house in a small town.
(d) A small row house in the big city.

9. What part of Cece's body does the nurse keep measuring throughout her stay at the hospital?
(a) Her wrist.
(b) Her hips.
(c) Her head.
(d) Her neck.

10. What visual metaphor does Bell use to represent the over-the-top signing that some people "do AT" (104) Cece?
(a) A mime.
(b) A parrot.
(c) An octopus.
(d) A pumpkin pie.

11. What method does the doctor use to diagnose the source of Cece's illness?
(a) He takes an X-ray.
(b) He performs a CT scan.
(c) He takes fluid from her spine.
(d) He takes her temperature.

12. What adjective does Cece use to describe how first grade feels to her "at first" (47)?
(a) Fun.
(b) Lonely.
(c) Boring.
(d) Silly.

13. Cece tells the reader that if she ever wants to spend any time with her older siblings, she has to take what action?
(a) She has to watch television.
(b) She has to go outside.
(c) She has to ask for a ride somewhere.
(d) She has to smoke cigarettes.

14. Who is Sarah?
(a) Cece's aunt.
(b) Cece's older sister.
(c) Cece's cousin.
(d) Cece's younger sister.

15. Laura tells Cece that Cece is a what "kind of funny" (48) person?
(a) A mean kind of funny.
(b) A stupid kind of funny.
(c) A weird kind of funny.
(d) A hilarious kind of funny.

Short Answer Questions

1. With what article of clothing is Cece obsessed throughout Chapter Two?

2. What activity do the girls start doing at Ginny's birthday sleepover party that causes Cece's fun to come to an end?

3. Who is Ashley?

4. About whom does Cece dream the night she arrives home from Ginny's birthday sleepover party?

5. From what state does Ginny hail?

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