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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Joey dream about at the opening of the novel?
(a) Canoeing down a river.
(b) Fighting a bull.
(c) Catching a train.
(d) Lassoing a hog.

2. Which of the following adjectives best describes the outside world's opinion of Joey?
(a) Intimidating.
(b) Creative.
(c) Successful.
(d) Immature.

3. What fruit is the narrator interested in knowing the reader's opinion of?
(a) Nectarines.
(b) Cherries.
(c) Figs.
(d) Pears.

4. Which of the following adjectives is not used by Joey to describe the schoolgirl when he sees her for the first time?
(a) Youthful.
(b) Powerful.
(c) Athletic.
(d) Beautiful.

5. When Joey storms back into the schoolgirl's bedroom, what blinds him upon entry?
(a) The lamp.
(b) The candles.
(c) The radiator.
(d) The sun.

6. At what time of day does Pimko drop Joey off at the Piórkowski school?
(a) At lunch.
(b) At first bell.
(c) At final bell.
(d) Afer school is out for the day.

7. What does Joey do for a living?
(a) He is a writer.
(b) He is a painter.
(c) He is a dancer.
(d) He is a sculpter.

8. Which verb does the teacher want the students to translate even though they are not interested?
(a) Dolleo.
(b) Folleo.
(c) Colleo.
(d) Molleo.

9. What is Momsen's girlfriend's name?
(a) Aurora.
(b) Laura.
(c) Gloria.
(d) Flora.

10. Who interrupts the dual, loudly clattering into the classroom?
(a) Hopek.
(b) Pimko.
(c) Kneadus.
(d) Kopydra.

11. Which of the following is not an excuse students give in the English classroom to ensure they won't have to speak about the assigned poetry?
(a) Headaches.
(b) Stomach aches.
(c) Rashes.
(d) Bathroom breaks.

12. Where does Pimko hide while taking notes on the children while they play at the playground?
(a) Behind a tree.
(b) Underneath the slide.
(c) In his car.
(d) Behind a dumpster.

13. What grade does Joey enroll in at the Piórkowski school?
(a) Forth grade.
(b) Eight grade.
(c) Second grade.
(d) Sixth grade.

14. What time does the school girl agree to meet her friends for a movie?
(a) 9:00.
(b) 10:00.
(c) 8:00.
(d) 7:00.

15. Which of the following items is not something then narrator considers an interruption in life?
(a) The telephone.
(b) Sleep.
(c) The doorbell.
(d) Daily trivia.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the English classroom after the schoolyard fight, which is the only student prepared to discuss the material?

2. What does the schoolgirl do to pass her time while she is waiting for her parents to get home after Joey arrives?

3. Who do the children on the playground think Pimko is when they see him writing notes in hiding?

4. Which of the following body parts is not one Momsen attacked on Filibur's wife?

5. What unit of currency is used in the town in which Momsen and Filibur live?

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