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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. Eleanor thanks Park for bringing over what comic to read with her the night before in Chapter 15?
(a) The Watchmen.
(b) Spider-Man.
(c) American Splendor.
(d) Batman.

2. Who greets Eleanor with a hug when she arrives home from school the first time?
(a) Mouse.
(b) Her baby brother.
(c) Ben.
(d) Maisie.

3. Who is Eleanor's Spanish teacher?
(a) Senora Matilda.
(b) Senora Wilson.
(c) Senor Azil.
(d) Senora Bouzon.

4. What is the name of Park's brother?
(a) Josh.
(b) Jack.
(c) Peter.
(d) Andrew.

5. Who is Tonya?
(a) Eleanor's best friend at school.
(b) Eleanor's aunt.
(c) Eleanor's younger sister.
(d) Richie's dog.

Short Answer Questions

1. What day of the week is it in the beginning of Chapter 16?

2. What does Park have for dinner at his grandparents' house in Chapter 20?

3. How much money does Eleanor's dad end up paying her for babysitting in Chapter 20?

4. What television show are Park's grandparents watching when he goes to their house in Chapter 23?

5. What television show does Park watch with his grandparents after dinner in Chapter 23?

Short Essay Questions

1. How would you describe the relationship between Richie and Eleanor?

2. Why do the vulgar phrases on Eleanor's book covers cause internal conflict for Park?

3. What does Park give to Eleanor in Chapter 9? Why?

4. How does Park's father respond when he learns that Park was suspended for fighting?

5. How is Eleanor's bedroom described at her mom's house? With whom does she share her room?

6. What causes Eleanor internal conflict regarding her feelings for Park?

7. How is the theme of poverty illustrated in Chapters 19-22?

8. What does Park's father's pickup truck signify in the novel?

9. How does the theme of appearances apply to Park in the narrative?

10. Why is Park conflicted about having Eleanor visit in Chapter 19?

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