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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. What is Cece's reward for her performance during the flexed-arm hang?
(a) A Presidential Award medal.
(b) An A grade.
(c) A stuffed unicorn.
(d) An S grade.

2. What new quality does Cece notice about Ginny when they finally spend time together again?
(a) Ginny has gained confidence in herself.
(b) Ginny no longer shouts.
(c) Ginny has developed breasts.
(d) Ginny no longer speaks so slowly.

3. What adjective does the destroyer of Cece's present from her father use to describe the present?
(a) Fancy.
(b) Ugly.
(c) Fun.
(d) Stupid.

4. What matching clothing items do Cece and Mike have to wear in the Wonderful World of Books presentation?
(a) Hats.
(b) Pajamas.
(c) Tennis shoes.
(d) Jerseys.

5. How does Cece respond when Mike tells her that her curly pencil was cool and that he does not know why its destroyer had taken that action?
(a) She asks him to jump on the trampoline with her.
(b) She says nothing.
(c) She thanks him.
(d) She turns away while he is still speaking.

Short Answer Questions

1. Cece says that school is not only difficult without her Phonic Ear, but is also what?

2. Cece comments that "not one" (118) of the kids on her bus is what?

3. What is NOT a way that Cece tries to get in contact with Martha after her eye injury?

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

5. What realization does Cece come to about Mike on the morning of the first day of being in the same class with him?

Short Essay Questions

1. What change leads to all but one of Cece's grades improving considerably?

2. How do Cece and Martha become friends?

3. What is the symbolism of the Hostess cherry pie?

4. How does Bell employ suspense within the scenes when Cece is preparing to take her new curly pencil with her to school the next day?

5. At what realization does Cece arrive on the morning of the first day of fifth grade that causes her a lot of anxiety?

6. How does Bell characterize El Deafo's reaction to Cece's decision to talk to Mike about her Phonic Ear?

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

8. In what class is Cece's one non-satisfactory grade and how does she feel about the class?

9. What is the author's purpose for including allusions to Little House on the Prairie and The Waltons during Cece's first time visiting Martha's house?

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

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