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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What item does Cece begin to notice her hospital roommate getting "all the time" (5), though Cece never gets any?
(a) Salt.
(b) Soda.
(c) Cotton candy.
(d) Ice cream.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What grade is Cece about to go into when her family moves to a new place?

3. Cece states that "superheroes might be awesome, but they are also" (46) what?

4. When Cece decides that she is tired of being pushed around by Laura, she considers what actions a particular superhero would take. Which superhero's actions does she consider?

5. Who is Ashley?

Short Essay Questions

1. Discuss how and when Bell makes it clear that the novel has serious themes, despite its status as a graphic novel.

2. During the audiology appointment that Cece attends, what is the first sign to the doctor that there may be a problem with her hearing?

3. What signs lead Cece to eventually realize that she has a hearing impairment?

4. What is the author's purpose for including images related to fishing on page 60?

5. Discuss the irony present in the scene when Cece declares, "Just call me El Deafo!" (68).

6. Cece Bell begins the narrative by stating, "I was a regular little kid" (1). What examples does she provide for her conclusion?

7. How does Cece use soap operas and cartoons to depict for the reader her experiences watching television?

8. How is the theme of condescension depicted within the scene at Ginny's sleepover party?

9. How does Cece feel about learning sign language when the idea is first presented to her by her mother?

10. Discuss the symbolism of the on/off switch on Cece's hearing aid.

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