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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Tap Dancing on God's Piano.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Phoebe's mother go when she goes outside in "Treasures"?
(a) In the front yard.
(b) To a neighbor's house.
(c) To the garage.
(d) In the back yard.

2. How does Phoebe feel when she first hears her father cry after Mick's death?
(a) She is haunted by the sound.
(b) She is confused by the sound.
(c) She hates the sound.
(d) She doesn't hear her father cry.

3. How does Phoebe summarize her grandmothers' ideas about Mick's death?
(a) As an accident.
(b) As a blessing.
(c) As a plan.
(d) As a test.

4. In "Mick", what does Phoebe say is weird about the way Mick talks?
(a) He is always joking.
(b) He hardly ever swears.
(c) He is quiet most of the time.
(d) He tries to hide his accent.

5. In "Tap Dancing on God's Piano", why does Phoebe begin talking about Mick to everyone?
(a) To upset her mother.
(b) To begin to feel better.
(c) To remember him.
(d) To make her father happy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of books were Mick's favorites?

2. In "The Serengeti Sucks", what does Phoebe say her family ate when they were hungry?

3. Why does Phoebe say life was simpler after Mick's death in "The Serengeti Sucks?"

4. In "Sirens", why can't Phoebe ride Mick's bike home?

5. Why does Phoebe say she used to be Mick's translator when he was younger?

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