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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 15-18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What type of poem does Eleanor's English teacher suggest that she and her classmates select to memorize?
(a) Tragic.
(b) Comedic.
(c) Romantic.
(d) Historical.

2. What is one of the main reasons that Eleanor does not want to walk home from school in Chapter 2?
(a) She does not want to give the impression that her family is poor.
(b) She does not know which direction to take.
(c) She is concerned that someone might harass her.
(d) Her right foot is hurting, and she is not sure she could make it all the way home.

3. Why does Eleanor feel comfortable leaving the light on at night?
(a) Because she knows that leaving the light on will make Richie uncomfortable.
(b) Because she knows that leaving the light on it will not keep her brothers or sister from sleeping.
(c) Because she is used to sleeping with the light on.
(d) Because she has her mother's permission to do it.

4. What grade was Park in when he "went together" with Tina?
(a) 7th grade.
(b) 5th grade.
(c) 8th grade.
(d) 6th grade.

5. Who is Eleanor's homeroom teacher?
(a) Mr. Pulcini.
(b) Mr. Sarpy.
(c) Mrs. Dunne.
(d) Mr. Anderson.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Eleanor's mother's last name?

2. Where has Steve gotten a new job in Chapter 16?

3. What is the name of Eleanor's father's fiancee?

4. Who are the Hickmans?

5. Why do some of Eleanor's classmates laugh when she starts reading a poem in class that begins with the line, "I had been hungry all the years"?

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