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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. In the visual depiction of the physical education teacher's treatment of the only other group in the school besides the athletic kids, what is he shown to be doing?
(a) Using the other group as cushions on the couch in his office.
(b) Setting fire to the other group.
(c) Stepping on the other group.
(d) Tossing the other group into the air.

2. For what reason is Cece unable to follow the story Mrs. Sinklemann is reading to the class when she is not wearing her Phonic Ear?
(a) Mrs. Sinklemann is turned away from Cece.
(b) Mrs. Sinklemann is not speaking loudly enough.
(c) Mrs. Sinklemann is covering her lips with the book.
(d) Mrs. Sinklemann is not speaking clearly enough.

3. In the visual depiction of the physical education teacher's treatment of the athletic kids, what is he shown to be doing?
(a) Holding the athletic kids in the palm of his hand.
(b) Presenting the athletic kids with huge trophies.
(c) Hoisting the athletic kids onto his shoulders.
(d) Literally padding his resume with the athletic kids.

4. What happens just before Mrs. Potts drops the microphone to the Phonic Ear on the ground?
(a) He gets the microphone tangled in his violin strings.
(b) He gets the microphone tangled.
(c) He gets the microphone tangled in his beard.
(d) He gets the microphone tangled in his spiral notebook.

5. Just before she decides that she needs a sidekick, Cece remarks that somehow for her, being alone is always what?
(a) More fun.
(b) Boring.
(c) Less painful.
(d) Easier.

Short Answer Questions

1. What consequence does Mrs. Sinklemann say she will be providing in response to Cece's cheating behavior?

2. For what reason can Cece not understand Martha when Martha is asking Cece what she would like from Long John Silver's?

3. Cece calls the floor of what room "the Hardest Surface in the Known Universe" (171)?

4. Once Mr. Potts breaks Cece's microphone, what grades does she imagine earning on her next report card?

5. What new quality does Cece notice about Ginny when they finally spend time together again?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Cece feel about the letter she receives in August that tells her who her fifth grade teacher will be?

2. What methods does Cece use in order to renew her friendship with Martha?

3. What is ironic about Martha's reasons for breaking off her friendship with Cece?

4. How is the theme of trust exemplified within the Wonderful World of Books presentation scene?

5. How is the theme of tenacity demonstrated in the outcome of Cece's flexed-arm hang test?

6. What happens to break Cece's microphone for her Phonic Ear?

7. What unexpected benefit does Cece receive when trying out her new glasses for the first time?

8. For what reason does Cece begin to laugh helplessly while onstage in front of the whole school?

9. In what way does El Deafo play a role in Cece's decision to tell Mike about her Phonic Ear powers?

10. What action does Cece imagine Mike taking when he sees Cece's Phonic Ear for the first time?

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