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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 could finding this help Bella?
(a) It would be an answer to her prayers.
(b) It would help her solve the dead man's mystery.
(c) She could protect herself with it.
(d) It would look pretty on her.

2. What is below the apartment?
(a) Kurnitz's Kiddy Store.
(b) Kurnitz's Kandy Store.
(c) Kurnitz's Kool Store.
(d) Kurnitz's Kracker Jack Store.

3. According to Grandma, what do nothing but create unrealistic dreams?
(a) Songs.
(b) Movies and movie magazines.
(c) Boyfriends.
(d) Bachelor degrees.

4. Why are these dreams unrealistic?
(a) Boyfriends will get you nowhere.
(b) The people who have the dreams have no chance of attaining them.
(c) No one can attain these dreams.
(d) Only wealthy people can have dreams like that.

5. Describe Bella.
(a) Angry and mean.
(b) Mentally and emotionally challenged.
(c) Bright and a know-it-all.
(d) Sad and nervous.

Short Answer Questions

1. How must Bella feel about movies?

2. What do the boys come to understand about their father?

3. What is Bella and Johnny's plan?

4. Of what is the voice-over?

5. How are the boys feeling about their new environment?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Bella moving stealthily? What is the outcome?

2. How have Bella's plans changed?

3. What does the letter mention about Eddie's health?

4. What is Eddie's experience as a salesman?

5. How do Gert and Grandma kurnitz react?

6. Why do the boys feel the way they do?

7. How does Louie react to Jay's question?

8. Why is Bella in a good mood?

9. How strong is Bella compared to her siblings?

10. What do Bella and Jay think about what is hiding in Grandma's house?

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