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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. Who did Mia's father give his leather jacket to after Teddy was born?
(a) James.
(b) His father.
(c) His brother.
(d) Henry.

2. What band did one of the surgeons who worked on Mia blast when it was his turn to pick the music?
(a) Pearl Jam.
(b) Weezer.
(c) Sonic Youth.
(d) Nirvana.

3. In what way did Mia's father say that Gramps had exerted pressure on him to change his life?
(a) By blackmailing him.
(b) By giving him a job.
(c) By showing him what a father is.
(d) By loaning him money.

4. What does Gran tell Mia her cousin Matthew has recently bought?
(a) A convertible.
(b) A motorcycle.
(c) A house.
(d) A Jeep.

5. Who did Liz break up with, causing Adam's band to cancel their five-night tour?
(a) Anna.
(b) Red.
(c) Sarah.
(d) Marie.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Gramps say he did not go to see his son's shows?

2. What is tachycardia?

3. Into what genre does Kim consider Adam's band to fall?

4. How long did it take Kim to convince her mother to let her go on a helicopter ride?

5. When did Mia's father start playing drums?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the significance of "Waiting for Vengeance"?

2. Who convinced Mia to not give up playing cello? How?

3. How old was Mia when she decided to quit playing cello? Why did she decide to quit?

4. Why did Mia once have an emotional fight with Adam about Kim?

5. Who is Brooke Vega? How is she described?

6. Who is Mr. Dunlap and what is his role in the novel?

7. Why was Mia's mother upset about Kerry Gifford's funeral?

8. How did Kim respond to the fight between Mia and Adam regarding her?

9. Where does Mia go to search for Teddy at 10:40 p.m.? Why?

10. How is Great-Aunt Glo's funeral described?

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