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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Mr. Preston feel about Joey's mother not coming to the appointment?
(a) Upset.
(b) Relieved.
(c) Indignant.
(d) Amused.

2. Why does Joey go to the nurse after sneaking out of class when he has a substitute?
(a) To get some pepto bismol.
(b) To lay down for a while.
(c) To wrap his ankle.
(d) To take his medication.

3. Who does Joey have an appointment with on his second day at the new school?
(a) The psychologist.
(b) The nurse.
(c) The doctor.
(d) The nutritionist.

4. What does Joey do when Ed says his mother is part of his problem?
(a) Cries.
(b) Agrees with him.
(c) Defends her.
(d) Laughs.

5. Why is Joey sent to Pittsburgh?
(a) To talk to Maria.
(b) To get a brain scan.
(c) To attend a new school.
(d) To speak with his father.

6. What does Joey have for dinner after his first day at the new school?
(a) Fried chicken.
(b) Pizza.
(c) Macaroni and cheese.
(d) Stew.

7. What kind of book does Joey's mom buy him?
(a) A poetry book.
(b) A book about dogs.
(c) A large picture book.
(d) A book about baseball.

8. What does the driver to Joey's new school call him?
(a) The new kid.
(b) The foster child.
(c) The nose slicer.
(d) The bad seed.

9. What is wrong with May?
(a) She can only read backwards.
(b) Her eyes are crossed.
(c) She is hard of hearing.
(d) Her feet point inwards.

10. What does Joey's mother get defensive about when he tells her what Ed said on his first day at the new school?
(a) Leaving when he was little.
(b) Her drinking.
(c) Her gambling.
(d) Joey's father.

11. How many presents does Joey get from his mother when he goes to his new school?
(a) 5.
(b) 2.
(c) 3.
(d) 4.

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

13. Who helps Joey prove he is not being abused?
(a) Ed.
(b) Joey's mother.
(c) Mrs. Maxy.
(d) The school nurse.

14. What is Ed's nickname?
(a) Edward.
(b) Teddy.
(c) Bear.
(d) Special Ed.

15. What is Mrs. Cole's occupation?
(a) Gifted teacher.
(b) Motivational speaker.
(c) Principal.
(d) Substitute teacher.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who brings Joey homework while he is at the new school?

2. What is Ed's occupation?

3. What does Joey ask his mother for more of after his first day at the new school?

4. What does Joey see when he sneaks out of class when he has a substitute teacher?

5. What is wrong with Charlie?

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