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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Getting a Grip.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Phoebe compare her father to in "Tap Dancing on God's Piano"?
(a) A monster.
(b) A slob.
(c) A fool.
(d) A zombie.

2. How does Phoebe describe her feeling of emptiness in "The Serengeti Sucks"?
(a) Like a dripping facuet.
(b) Like a cannonball.
(c) Like a tremor.
(d) Like a cave.

3. Who says "The Serengeti sucks"?
(a) Phoebe's mother.
(b) Phoebe's father.
(c) Phoebe.
(d) Zoe.

4. In "Sirens", what does Phoebe do instead of crying?
(a) She focuses on small details.
(b) She repeats the lyrics to songs.
(c) She pretends to be an actress.
(d) She plugs her ears.

5. What does Phoebe do after fighting with Mick in the kitchen?
(a) Shoves him into the refrigerator.
(b) Walks away.
(c) Slaps him in the face.
(d) Starts crying.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "The Serengeti Sucks", why does Phoebe yell at her father?

2. In "Sirens", what does Phoebe compare hearing about Mick's accident to?

3. In "Sirens", who does Phoebe say her bike reminds her of?

4. What is Phoebe doing when she hears the ambulance sirens?

5. What does Mrs. Santos do to pass time while waiting to hear from Mick's parents in "Sirens"?

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