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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Phoebe remember her brother doing to a chicken in "Treasures"?
(a) Putting a ceramic eyeball in it.
(b) Dressing it up.
(c) Hiding it from her mother.
(d) Making it dance.

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

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

4. How does Phoebe get home in "Sirens"?
(a) Zoe's mother gives her a ride.
(b) She walks.
(c) She rides bikes with Zoe.
(d) The principal gives her a ride.

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) Her bedroom door shutting on its own.
(d) A light coming from Mick's room.

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

7. Why does Phoebe mention HBO in "Sirens"?
(a) To talk to Zoe about a television movie.
(b) To prove to Mick that she is right.
(c) To convince her parents to get cable.
(d) To explain where she heard a swear word.

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

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

10. What does Mrs. Santos do to pass time while waiting to hear from Mick's parents in "Sirens"?
(a) She sings to Phoebe.
(b) She cooks food.
(c) She takes a nap.
(d) She reads a book.

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

12. Who yells at Phoebe's father when he leaves the kitchen angry in "Mick"?
(a) Phoebe's mother.
(b) No one.
(c) Mick.
(d) Phoebe.

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

14. Why does Phoebe get goosebumps in "Treasures"?
(a) Because she cries thinking about Mick.
(b) Because she can feel Mick's hand.
(c) Because she can hear Mick's laughter.
(d) Because she goes outside when it's cold.

15. Why is Zoe upset when Mick passes her on his bike in "Sirens"?
(a) Because she thinks he didn't see her.
(b) She isn't mad.
(c) Because she can't ride as fast as he can.
(d) Because she thinks he is mad at her.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Phoebe say MFU stood for?

3. What does Phoebe do after her mother leaves the house in "Treasures"?

4. In "The Serengeti Sucks", why does Phoebe not tell her father to come to the door when guests arrive?

5. Why are there fly swatters in Mick's room?

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