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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Choctaw Bigfoot, Midnight in the Mountains," what keeps the family in the story from being injured?
(a) Airbags.
(b) The fog.
(c) Parachutes.
(d) Blankets.

2. In "Sometimes a Dream Needs a Push," what is the narrator's name?
(a) Michael.
(b) Brad.
(c) Chris.
(d) Carter.

3. In "Main Street," how old is the narrator when she first meets Celeste?
(a) 3.
(b) 25.
(c) 16.
(d) 9.

4. In "Flying Lessons," how many brothers does Santosh have?
(a) 4.
(b) 1.
(c) 2.
(d) None.

5. In "Flying Lessons," what one activity do Santosh and his grandmotther do together?
(a) Swim.
(b) Go parasailing.
(c) Take a cooking class.
(d) Visit ancient ruins.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Flying Lessons," what culture do Santosh and his grandmother belong to?

2. In "Sometimes a Dream Needs a Push," what message does the narrator get at school?

3. In "Main Street," what treat does Celeste like?

4. In "Flying Lessons," why does the grandmother have Santosh tell the boy he will see him the next day?

5. In "Sometimes a Dream Needs a Push," what does the narrator's mom do?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the game against the Clippers in "Sometimes a Dream Needs a Push."

2. In "Sometimes a Dream Needs a Push," why is the narrator so nervous about his dad getting involved with his team?

3. In "Seventy-Six Dollars," how does Monk convince Angel Carter he has superpowers?

4. How did the narrator get her nickname?

5. In "Main Street," what is the relationship like between the narrator and Celeste?

6. In "Choctaw Bigfoot," what is the narrator's attitude towards his uncle and the story he tells?

7. In "Seventy-Six Dollars," describe what Monk is writing and how.

8. In "Main Street," why does the narrator lose her old friends once Celeste arrives?

9. In "Choctaw Bigfoot," who are the Bohpoli and what are they like?

10. In "Seventy-Six Dollars," who is Lisa Castillo?

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