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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "October Kelly," where is Kelly returning from?
(a) The grocery store.
(b) Ayinde's house.
(c) The park.
(d) A job interview.

2. The burned broccoli reminds Kelly of what?
(a) Something she forgot at the grocery store.
(b) That things will be okay.
(c) None of the above.
(d) Her mom.

3. When Richard gets upset that Julian is taking up his space in his and Ayinde's bed, who ends up leaving the bed to sleep elsewhere?
(a) No one.
(b) Richard.
(c) Julian.
(d) Ayinde.

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

5. What advice does Lolo give Ayinde about being a mother?
(a) Spoil your baby.
(b) Just try your best.
(c) Breastfeeding is best.
(d) Take some time for yourself.

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

7. Who does Becky call for help in figuring out why Ava awoke crying?
(a) Her mom.
(b) Kelly.
(c) Mimi.
(d) Andrew.

8. How long is Kelly planning to take maternity leave?
(a) Eight weeks.
(b) Six months.
(c) Six weeks.
(d) A year.

9. What is Richard trying to do when Ayinde tells him not to wake the baby?
(a) Rolling over.
(b) To move him to his crib.
(c) To move him over in the bed.
(d) To give him a kiss.

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

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

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

13. When Kelly was younger, what role did she play with her brothers and sister?
(a) She was the responsible one.
(b) She was the irresponsible one.
(c) She was the baby.
(d) She was never around them.

14. What news does Steve tell Kelly in June?
(a) That he got laid off.
(b) That he got a promotion.
(c) That they are moving.
(d) That he wants a divorce.

15. Mimi offers to watch Ava so that Becky can do something. What is it?
(a) Eat something.
(b) Take a nap.
(c) Take a shower.
(d) Go to the market.

Short Answer Questions

1. What bad news does Becky receive at the doctor's office?

2. What does Kelly think when Oliver cries?

3. Becky goes for a walk to get away from Mimi. Whom does she go see?

4. What makes Ayinde say "Ouch"?

5. Something unusual happened while Lia was at the salon. What was it?

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