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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Flying Lessons.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "How to Transform," what book did the narrator write a paper on?
(a) Great Expectations.
(b) The House on Mango Street.
(c) To Kill a Mockingbird.
(d) Huck Finn.

2. In "How to Transform," what does Slim offer to buy the narrator?
(a) A gym membership.
(b) A hot dog and a Coke.
(c) A basketball.
(d) A box of popcorn.

3. In "How to Transform," the first time the narrator plays well, what happens?
(a) Dante gives him a nod.
(b) His father suddenly shows up.
(c) Big Walter calls a foul.
(d) Dante takes his spot back.

4. What is the name of the head secretary in "Sol Painting, Inc."?
(a) Mrs. McDaniels.
(b) Mrs. Crump.
(c) Mrs. McGhee.
(d) Mrs. Simpson.

5. In "Flying Lessons," what colors are Santosh's swimsuit?
(a) Blue and yellow.
(b) Pink and blue.
(c) Red and white.
(d) Purple and white.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Flying Lessons," who does Santosh think the boy he meets looks like?

2. In "A Difficult Path," what valuable treasure did the pirate captain take from a noble on a passenger ship?

3. In "The Difficult Path," what condition does the narrator's mother set when she sells her?

4. In "Secret Samantha," what surprising thing does Samantha's mother say to her when she comes to the school?

5. In "The Beans and Rice Chronicles of Isaiah Dunn," where does Isaiah spend his free time?

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