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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Ayinde think that Richard must feel about leaving her and Julian?
(a) Worried about it.
(b) Scared.
(c) Looking forward to it.
(d) Sad.

2. Which of the four main characters is an only child?
(a) Ayinde.
(b) Kelly.
(c) Lia.
(d) Becky.

3. Why is Steve worried about what the doctor has said?
(a) He was worried about the baby.
(b) He wanted to have sex.
(c) He was worried about Kelly.
(d) He didn't really care.

4. Where do the friends plan to meet the morning after Kelly and Steve bring Oliver home from the hospital?
(a) In the park for a walk.
(b) At the store.
(c) At Kelly's house.
(d) For a class.

5. Who sent Ayinde a book?
(a) Her mother.
(b) Kelly.
(c) Richard.
(d) Becky.

6. What does Lia give Becky while she is walking with Ava trying to calm her?
(a) Advice.
(b) A blue and white burp cloth.
(c) A book.
(d) A toy.

7. How does Steve think he and Kelly can pay the bills without him having a job?
(a) With their savings.
(b) Borrow money from their parents.
(c) He knows he has to get a job.
(d) Kelly can work.

8. In the second chapter, it says that Ayinde has not had a close friend since when?
(a) Sixth grade.
(b) Second grade.
(c) Third grade.
(d) Seventh grade.

9. Why does Richard whisper for Ayinde in the darkness in their bedroom?
(a) Julian is crying.
(b) He wants to talk.
(c) He is about to fall out of the bed since Julian is sleeping with them.
(d) He is sick.

10. Becky's mother-in-law has had how many husbands?
(a) Four.
(b) Seven.
(c) Six.
(d) Five.

11. What does Becky offer Lia at the beginning of "September Lia?"
(a) To hold Ava.
(b) A job at Mas.
(c) Lunch.
(d) A place to stay.

12. What does Mimi feed Ava when she first arrives at Becky and Andrew's home?
(a) Cereal.
(b) Baby food.
(c) A muffin.
(d) A bottle.

13. Where had Lia gone when she left Caleb with the neighbor?
(a) To the doctor.
(b) To the grocery store.
(c) To the salon for a manicure and pedicure.
(d) To take a nap.

14. What does Julian do during the photo shoot?
(a) Spits everywhere.
(b) Smiles and laughs.
(c) Cries.
(d) Pees on Ayinde's dress.

15. What are Kelly's sisters doing while they are visiting?
(a) Talking about themselves.
(b) Asking to borrow jewelry .
(c) Cleaning the house.
(d) Helping with the baby.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Lia's name as a child?

2. Why is Kelly annoyed with Steve throughout the story?

3. How does Lia feel when the woman is talking about losing her son?

4. When Kelly was younger, what role did she play with her brothers and sister?

5. What problems did Ayinde's mother have?

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