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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. When Cece hears the teachers talking in the staff lounge, what is Mrs. Lufton saying?
(a) That one of her siblings is making her life hell.
(b) That her parents are making her life hell.
(c) That a particular student is making her life hell.
(d) That a particular staff members is making her life hell.

3. When the school year begins with an assembly in the gym, who does Cece avoid?
(a) Ginny.
(b) Sarah.
(c) Laura.
(d) Martha.

4. Who is NOT waiting outside on the sidewalk when Cece returns home from the hospital?
(a) Her father.
(b) Her mother.
(c) Her brother.
(d) Her sister.

5. How many weeks after third grade starts does Ginny arrive in Cece's class?
(a) Six.
(b) Ten.
(c) Twelve.
(d) A few.

6. What adjective does Cece use to describe the pouch that the audiologist gives her just before she leaves the audiology office?
(a) Pretty.
(b) Beautiful.
(c) Cute.
(d) Ugly.

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

8. With what article of clothing is Cece obsessed throughout Chapter Two?
(a) Her bathrobe.
(b) Her hat.
(c) Her bathing suit.
(d) Her jeans.

9. What illness does the doctor diagnose at the hospital?
(a) Diabetes.
(b) Meningitis.
(c) Jaundice.
(d) Tuberculosis.

10. When Cece first meets Laura, what does Laura say about Cece's name?
(a) Laura tells Cece that her own name is prettier than Cece's name.
(b) Laura tells Cece that Cece's name is prettier than her own name.
(c) Laura tells Cece that Cece's name is spelled incorrectly.
(d) Laura tells Cece that Cece should have a nickname.

11. What is the name of Cece's school at which each of her classmates has a hearing impairment?
(a) Kingston.
(b) Bishop.
(c) Fisher.
(d) Boston.

12. How does Cece feel when she finds she is able to hear Mrs. Lufton wherever she is in the school?
(a) She is scared that she will get in trouble for not telling someone.
(b) She feels that she now has a super power.
(c) She is happy that she can find out if Mrs. Lufton really likes her or not.
(d) She feels ashamed.

13. The powerful hearing aid Cece wears just at school is called what?
(a) Phonic Ear.
(b) Sonic Ear.
(c) Aural Ear.
(d) Audio Ear.

14. To what type of house do Cece and her family move when Cece must attend a new school?
(a) A small row house in the big city.
(b) A big old house in a small town.
(c) A small row house in a small town.
(d) A big old house in a big city.

15. To whom is the novel dedicated?
(a) The author's husband.
(b) The author's grandparents.
(c) The author's parents.
(d) The author's siblings.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long does the activity take that causes Cece to stop having fun at Ginny's birthday sleepover party?

2. What is NOT an activity Cece describes or depicts as fun during Ginny's birthday sleepover party?

3. What is NOT an item on the list Cece makes that she titles "Frenz with Laura?" (49)?

4. From what state does Ginny hail?

5. What is NOT a quality of the Phonic Ear pointed out by Cece after her first few times using it?

(see the answer keys)

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