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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Phoebe feel about the pirate tattoo in "Mick"?
(a) She doesn't like it.
(b) She isn't sure if she likes it or not.
(c) She likes it a lot.
(d) She doesn't get a chance to see it.

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

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

5. In "Mick", who does Phoebe say Mick used to love to impersonate?
(a) Herself.
(b) Their parents.
(c) The Wicked Witch of the West.
(d) The president.

6. How old does Phoebe say Mick was when he saw his christening gown?
(a) 7.
(b) 8.
(c) 9.
(d) 10.

7. How does Phoebe describe nature at the end of "The Serengeti Sucks"?
(a) Confusing.
(b) Cruel.
(c) Touching.
(d) Thoughtful.

8. What type of books were Mick's favorites?
(a) History books.
(b) Comic books.
(c) Joke books.
(d) Sports books.

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

10. In "Treasures", what does Phoebe remember Mick doing at a Fourth of July barbecue?
(a) Dropping a tray of baked beans.
(b) Hitting someone with a flip-flip.
(c) Jumping off the roof.
(d) Asking Mr. Morley if he was in therapy.

11. Why doesn't Phoebe want to watch the ambulance in "Sirens"?
(a) Because it scares her.
(b) Because she doesn't want to be a gawker.
(c) Because it interrupted her focus.
(d) Phoebe wants to watch the ambulance.

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

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

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

15. Why does Phoebe say the school psychologist met with her mother in "Sirens"?
(a) Because of Mick's clothing.
(b) Because of Mick's grades.
(c) Because of Phoebe's attitude.
(d) Because of Phoebe's grades.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who says "The Serengeti sucks"?

2. Who yells at Phoebe's father when he leaves the kitchen angry in "Mick"?

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

4. What does Phoebe say Mick named Helen?

5. How does Phoebe get home in "Sirens"?

(see the answer keys)

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