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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. How does Eddie tell the boys?
(a) He writes a letter to his mother.
(b) In his letter to them.
(c) He comes home to tell them.
(d) He calls them on the phone.

2. What exists between Grandma Kurnitz and Bella?
(a) Love.
(b) Understanding.
(c) A promise.
(d) A chasm.

3. Where has Eddie's sales route taken him?
(a) Canada.
(b) Into the southern states.
(c) Mexico.
(d) The Bronx.

4. What are the boys trying to do?
(a) Eat dinner.
(b) Sneak out the window.
(c) Go to sleep.
(d) Play a game.

5. What does Bella enjoy doing?
(a) Sleeping.
(b) Going to see movies.
(c) Talking to her boyfriend.
(d) Eating.

Short Answer Questions

1. With what else has Eddie been challenged?

2. Why must Eddie keep working, even after hearing the doctor's diagnosis?

3. How does Grandma Kurnitz feel?

4. What has Eddie taken?

5. For what is Eddie being treated?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Bella enthusiastic?

2. Why is Bella in a good mood?

3. What have the boys found intriguing?

4. How much time has gone by?

5. How does Louie feel about being at Grandma's home? About what is Bella adamant?

6. What is hiding in Grandma's house?

7. Why is Bella happy the boys are still there?

8. What is wrong with Arty?

9. Describe the confrontation between Bella and Grandma Kurnitz.

10. How do the boys become even more mesmerized by their uncle?

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