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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. In Chapter 33, what are Lolo and Axel picking?

2. Who smiles after Merci gives her presentation in Chapter 25?

3. In Chapter 23, where does Merci find Michael's mask and costume?

4. In Chapter 13, where did Michael go that required Merci to text him the reading assignment he missed?

5. What is on Miss McDaniels's headband in Chapter 25?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. When Merci works with Lena in Chapter 30, what does she learn about her?

3. Why do Merci's grandparents not attend grandparents' day in Chapter 18?

4. In Chapter 17, what does Michael write to Merci in hieroglyphics?

5. What chores does Merci have to do in Chapter 16?

6. In Chapter 14, why does Merci get mad at the boys during lunch?

7. In Chapter 21, where and why is Merci waiting for her mother?

8. What conversation does Merci have with her mother after seeing seniors at Lourdes Killington Residence?

9. In Chapter 15, what does Enrique say when Merci complains about riding in the van?

10. At the end of Chapter 25, who does Merci see and talk to?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Ms. Tannenbaum frequently assigns group projects. Why does Ms. Tannenbaum frequently assign group projects? Why does she believe that collaboration is an important skill to learn? How is the importance of collaboration shown in the book?

Essay Topic 2

Foreshadowing is a method authors use to hint at events to come in a novel. How does the author use foreshadowing in the book to indicate that something is wrong with Lolo? Does the use of foreshadowing create suspense?

Essay Topic 3

Roli is expected to watch out for Merci when she goes to a movie with friends. What type of relationship do Merci and Roli have? How does Merci depend on him?

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