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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Grace texts Joaquin to tell him the location of their meeting has changed, where does she tell him to go instead of the coffee shop?
(a) Joaquin's house.
(b) Maya's house.
(c) Grace's house.
(d) The school cafeteria.

2. Why does Joaquin hate iced tea?
(a) Because it is cloyingly sweet.
(b) Because he does not like to eat leaves or twigs.
(c) Because it is much too bitter.
(d) Because it reminds him of the foster mother who questioned whether he knew what iced tea was.

3. What is NOT a reason Maya's mother insists that she cannot have a dog?
(a) Dogs shed.
(b) Dogs drool.
(c) Dogs barf on the rug.
(d) Lauren is allergic to dogs.

4. What is the reason that Maya's dad cannot make their dinner date when he texts to let her know?
(a) He is stuck in traffic.
(b) He has extended his vacation.
(c) He is stuck on a business trip.
(d) He is meeting his girlfriend instead.

5. After a lengthy report of the struggles Grace has been having, the narrator states "one thing" (181), however, that she does know. What is that one thing?
(a) Staying home with her parents is driving her insane.
(b) She wants to try to get back together with Max.
(c) She wants to spend winter break in Hawaii.
(d) Going to school with bullies is driving her insane.

6. Who is the only member of the family who cries the day when one family members moves out permanently?
(a) Lauren.
(b) Maya.
(c) Lauren and Maya's dad.
(d) Lauren and Maya's mom.

7. What is Birdie's real name?
(a) Elizabeth.
(b) Victoria.
(c) Mary.
(d) Wilhelmina.

8. Whenever the vice principal sees Joaquin and Birdie kissing at school, he says what word in their direction?
(a) Please.
(b) Gutierrez.
(c) Stop.
(d) Halverson.

9. For what reason does Rafe say that it is a bad idea for Grace to keep Peach a secret from Joaquin and Maya?
(a) Because secrets always get out.
(b) Because it will eat her up inside.
(c) Because lying requires a really good memory.
(d) Because then her siblings will never be able to get that close to her.

10. Who tells Claire about Maya's mom checking into rehab?
(a) Joaquin.
(b) Lauren.
(c) Maya.
(d) Rafe.

11. In what condiment do Grace, Joaquin and Maya find they all like to dip their french fries?
(a) Mayonnaise.
(b) Mustard.
(c) Tartar sauce.
(d) Ketchup.

12. Peach's adoptive parents tell Grace that they will send her letters and photos of Peach for how long?
(a) The first year.
(b) The first 5 years.
(c) For 18 years.
(d) Whenever Grace asks for them.

13. What word does Maya settle upon when she decides how it feels for her dad to be back in the family home full-time while her mother is in rehab?
(a) Comforting.
(b) Annoying.
(c) Weird.
(d) Normal.

14. How does Grace's mother find out she has been hanging around with Rafe?
(a) She finds messages from Rafe on Grace's phone.
(b) A neighbor calls and reports seeing Grace with a boy.
(c) Grace tells them.
(d) Rafe introduces himself when Grace is not at home.

15. What activity does Grace's dad try to get Grace to do with him during Grace's period of depression?
(a) Swimming.
(b) Horseback riding.
(c) Yoga.
(d) Golf.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Mark and Linda ask Joaquin for the second time about his possible adoption, what is his reply?

2. How do Maya and Joaquin find out about Grace's pregnancy and about Peach?

3. Joaquin has always thought that if he does and says the exactly correct things, then no one will know that he is what?

4. What does Rafe tell Grace about his family situation?

5. Maya reflects on how her mother had looked while entering rehab, saying that she had looked like a what?

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