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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Sirens", why can't Phoebe ride Mick's bike home?
(a) She has soccer practice.
(b) She is still angry at Mick.
(c) She is getting a ride with a friend.
(d) She has a detention.

2. Why does Zoe tell Phoebe about the meeting with the grief counselor?
(a) So Phoebe will come back to school.
(b) Because it makes her feel better.
(c) Because her mother asked her to.
(d) So Phoebe won't feel alone.

3. Who says they don't like to "ruin the crease" in "Mick"?
(a) Phoebe.
(b) Phoebe's dad.
(c) Phoebe's mom.
(d) Mick.

4. Where does Phoebe run to in "Treasures"?
(a) To a lawn chair in the backyard.
(b) To school.
(c) To where Mick's accident happened.
(d) To Zoe's house.

5. Why does Phoebe say she used to be Mick's translator when he was younger?
(a) Because she wanted the attention on herself.
(b) Because Mick was too shy to talk.
(c) Because she was the only one that could understand him.
(d) She isn't sure why she acted as his translator.

6. According to Phoebe, why was Mick so upset when he saw his christening gown?
(a) Because he didn't want to be a baby.
(b) Because it looked like a dress.
(c) Because it had pink bows on it.
(d) Because he couldn't remember wearing it.

7. Why does Phoebe say her mother created a schedule for her and Mick?
(a) To help them avoid fighting.
(b) To help them finish their homework.
(c) To keep track of where they were after school.
(d) To make sure the house was clean.

8. What does Phoebe say she thought of funeral arrangements before her brother's death?
(a) That the funeral home took care of it all.
(b) That they took up a lot of time.
(c) That the church took care of it all.
(d) That someone else made them.

9. In "The Serengeti Sucks", why does Phoebe yell at her father?
(a) Phoebe doesn't yell at her father.
(b) For turning off her light.
(c) For shutting Mick's door.
(d) For buying Mick a new bike.

10. What does Mick tell Phoebe after she calls him a name in "Mick"?
(a) "You don't mean it."
(b) "You're mean."
(c) "You're funny."
(d) "You're cool."

11. What does Phoebe say caused Mick to lose control of his bike the day he died?
(a) He was riding too fast.
(b) He was too tired to be riding.
(c) Someone yelled at him.
(d) His tire hit a rock.

12. After Mick's death, when does Phoebe's mother start going to bed?
(a) 10 pm.
(b) 11 pm.
(c) 6 pm.
(d) 7 pm.

13. What is Phoebe doing when she hears the ambulance sirens?
(a) Running.
(b) Sleeping.
(c) Reading.
(d) Talking with a friend.

14. In "Mick", why doesn't Phoebe want to give the cereal box to Mick?
(a) Because there was only a little left.
(b) Because it wasn't his turn.
(c) Because there was a prize inside.
(d) She wanted to give him the box.

15. Why are Zoe and Mick friends?
(a) They both think wrestling is real.
(b) They both have the same birthday.
(c) The both like Phoebe.
(d) They both like motorcycles.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Zoe upset when Mick passes her on his bike in "Sirens"?

2. Who tells Phoebe that Mick was in an accident?

3. Why doesn't Phoebe want to watch the ambulance in "Sirens"?

4. What does Phoebe say happened when she and Mick were caught after their first big "caper"?

5. What does Phoebe say when she is told Mick was in an accident?

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