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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "The Beans and Rice Chronicles of Isaiah Dunn," what kinds of movies did Isaiah and his father both like?
(a) Horror movies.
(b) Kung Fu movies.
(c) Three Stooges movies.
(d) Sports movies.

2. In "Sol Painting, Inc.," how does Roli change the rules of the game Operation?
(a) He insists they use the technical names for all the body parts.
(b) He makes them pick up the body parts blindfolded.
(c) He takes the battery out of the game so it will not buzz.
(d) He replaces the game's tweezers with a real set of tweezers.

3. In "A Difficult Path," what gets accidentally thrown overboard?
(a) Bisi.
(b) A rope.
(c) A valuable vase.
(d) Tea.

4. In "Secret Samantha," what does Blade do with the shoelaces when Samantha gives them to her?
(a) Gives them away to someone else.
(b) Swings them around her head.
(c) Ties one around each of their wrists.
(d) Puts them in her boots.

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

6. In "How to Transform," where does the narrator decide to spend his summer?
(a) Lackman's factory.
(b) Muni's gym.
(c) Summer school.
(d) Pastor Jim's basketball courts.

7. In "Secret Samantha," who does Samantha get to deliver her gift?
(a) Miss Lee.
(b) Henry.
(c) Abby.
(d) Blade.

8. In "The Beans and Rice Chronicles of Isaiah Dunn," what mushy fruit does Charlie insist on eating?
(a) Pear.
(b) Kiwi.
(c) Apple.
(d) Banana.

9. In "Sol Painting, Inc.," how old is Merci?
(a) 10.
(b) 16.
(c) 15.
(d) 12.

10. In "Secret Samantha," what does Samantha use to help her decide which gift to give Blade?
(a) Tarot cards.
(b) A mood ring.
(c) A Magic 8 Ball.
(d) A Ouija board.

11. In "How to Transform," when the narrator finally gets into a game, who is he supposed to guard?
(a) Shorty.
(b) Lefty Larue.
(c) Big Walter.
(d) Dollar Bill.

12. In "The Beans and Rice Chronicles of Isaiah Dunn," where do Isaiah and his family move?
(a) To a motel.
(b) To New York.
(c) To Chicago.
(d) Into their car.

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

14. In "How to Transform," what do the other players call the narrator during his first weeks at the gym?
(a) Punk.
(b) Chico.
(c) Mexico.
(d) Lame.

15. In "The Beans and Rice Chronicles of Isaiah Dunn," who is doing Charlie's hair when Isaiah gets home from school?
(a) Miz. Rita upstairs.
(b) Miz. Penny from next door.
(c) Miz. Wendy at the hair salon.
(d) Aunt Cindy at the hair salon.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "How to Transform," what book did the narrator write a paper on?

2. In "The Beans and Rice Chronicles of Isaiah Dunn," who is Isaiah's best friend?

3. In "Secret Samantha," what name does Samantha choose for herself for Secret Santa?

4. In "Secret Samantha," who brings the new girl to class?

5. What is happening at the beginning of the story "The Beans and Rize Chronicles of Isaiah Dunn"?

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