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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Sirens", what does Phoebe say Mick once wore to Sunday school for a year?
(a) A pair of overalls.
(b) A helmet.
(c) A motorcycle shirt.
(d) His father's ties.

2. In "The Serengeti Sucks", why does Phoebe not tell her father to come to the door when guests arrive?
(a) Because he asked her to leave him alone.
(b) Because she didn't like the guests.
(c) Because of how he looks.
(d) Because he was sleeping.

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

4. Why does Phoebe hang up on Zoe in "Treasures"?
(a) She hangs up accidentally.
(b) She doesn't care about the counselor.
(c) She is afraid to talk about Mick.
(d) She hears her mother coming.

5. When Phoebe returns home after learning Mick has died, what does she see that gives her chills?
(a) Her dark house.
(b) A tree branch waving.
(c) A light coming from Mick's room.
(d) Her bedroom door shutting on its own.

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

7. What does Phoebe say when she is told Mick was in an accident?
(a) I know.
(b) It's not true.
(c) I don't believe you.
(d) I'm sorry.

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

9. What does Phoebe's father do when Phoebe asks "How's Mick?" in "The Serengeti Sucks"?
(a) He hands her a card.
(b) He shuts the door behind him.
(c) He shakes his head.
(d) He hugs Phoebe.

10. In "The Serengeti Sucks", what does Phoebe say her family ate when they were hungry?
(a) Peanut butter and jelly.
(b) Chinese take out.
(c) Cereal.
(d) Pizza.

11. In "Mick", what does Phoebe say the purpose of her narrating this novel is?
(a) To teach people about wearing helmets.
(b) She isn't sure why she is narrating the story.
(c) To make sure she remembers her brother.
(d) To let the reader get to know Mick.

12. In "The Serengeti Sucks", why doesn't Phoebe look at pictures of Mick?
(a) It makes her sick.
(b) She doesn't want to cry.
(c) She can't find them.
(d) It makes her worry.

13. Why does Phoebe say her parents put Wocket to sleep?
(a) She had a heart problem.
(b) She had cancer.
(c) They didn't put Wocket to sleep.
(d) She hurt her hip.

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

15. What does Phoebe say Mick did after Wocket's death?
(a) Vomited.
(b) Ran away from home.
(c) Slept.
(d) Cried.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Phoebe laugh at the end of "Sirens"?

3. In "Mick", why doesn't Phoebe want to give the cereal box to Mick?

4. What does Phoebe do after fighting with Mick in the kitchen?

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

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