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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Sol Painting, Inc..

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Sol Painting, Inc.," who is Dona Rosa?
(a) Merci's great aunt on her mother's side.
(b) The secretary at the school.
(c) The doctor who helped deliver Merci.
(d) A woman in Merci's apartment complex who has died.

2. In "Sol Painting, Inc.," what is Merci's father getting in exchange for painting the school?
(a) $5,000.
(b) Merci's tuition.
(c) Custody of Merci and Roli.
(d) A plaque in the gym with his name on it.

3. In "Sol Painting, Inc.," what does Merci plan to do when she grows up?
(a) Be a doctor.
(b) Work in construction.
(c) Take over the painting business.
(d) Become a lawyer.

4. In "The Difficult Path," the tutor says that there are three joys in life: health, a clear conscience, and what?
(a) The chance to see the ocean.
(b) Living to an old age.
(c) Rewarding work.
(d) Teaching those who are worthy.

5. In "Sol Painting, Inc.," what has Roli suggested Merci do to get her summer reading done?
(a) Read the books.
(b) Use speed reading.
(c) Listen to audio books.
(d) Watch the movies.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Merci get so angry at her father?

2. In "Sol Painting, Inc.," what sport are the girls outside practicing?

3. In "How to Transform," what grades is the narrator getting for the year?

4. In "How to Transform," what does Slim offer to buy the narrator?

5. In "Sol Painting, Inc.," how does Roli change the rules of the game Operation?

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