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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Edna covered with in Chapter 29?

2. In Chapter 29, who does Merci learn did not go to Edna party?

3. In Chapter 22, who does Edna pair with in social studies class?

4. What goddess is Edna in Chapter 25?

5. How much does Michael bet Merci that she can hit a ball he pitches in Chapter 14?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens before PE class in Chapter 14?

2. In Chapter 23, where does Merci leave Michael's mask and costume, and what happens to it?

3. What advice does Roli give Merci in Chapter 24?

4. What happens when they remove the plaster from Edna?

5. Why does Ana not drive to school with Roli and Merci in Chapter 21?

6. Why does Lolo say that they kept his illness from Merci?

7. Why does Ms. Tannenbaum allow Michael and Merci to work together in Chapter 22?

8. In Chapter 20, how does Merci say that autumn is like in Florida?

9. How badly is Ana's car damaged in Chapter 27?

10. What does Miss McDaniels do when Merci tells her why they want to keep the supplies for the Great Tomb Project in the office?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Edna uses peer pressure to get others to do what she wants. How does Edna use peer pressure as intimidation? What are the negative and positive effects of peer pressure?

Essay Topic 2

Edna loses her popularity after she gets in trouble for trashing a costume. How popular was Edna before she got in trouble? How do people seem glad when she gets in trouble? Why does Merci struggle to understand how people can be so mean? What does Merci decide is the difference between popularity and friendship?

Essay Topic 3

Lolo is not acting like himself. Why is Lolo not acting like himself? How is Alzheimer’s interfering with his daily activities and his family relationships?

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