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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Shifting Gears and Pittsburgh.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Joey hope to see while in Pittsburgh?
(a) His father.
(b) Ed.
(c) Maria.
(d) His grandmother.

2. How does Joey tell his mother he felt during his first day at the new school?
(a) Welcomed.
(b) Scared.
(c) Happy,
(d) Confused.

3. What does Joey's mother say she did before coming back to him?
(a) Got a job.
(b) Pulled herself together.
(c) Sought counselling.
(d) Made herself ready.

4. What does Joey feel inspired to do after listening to Mrs. Cole?
(a) Be more normal.
(b) Study harder.
(c) Make the world a better place.
(d) Become a teacher.

5. What does Joey kill in the classrooms to help?
(a) Mice.
(b) All of these.
(c) Spiders.
(d) Flies.

Short Answer Questions

1. What goal does Joey tell the school nurse about?

2. How long does Joey's punishment remain in force after hurting a classmate?

3. How does Joey usually retrieve his key after swallowing it?

4. What does Joey hate being called by teachers?

5. What does Joey's mother use as her medication?

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