View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. 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.

5. Why does Phoebe say her stomach started to "churn" while watching the ambulance?
(a) Because the sound of the sirens was loud.
(b) Because she knew someone was hurt.
(c) Because it stopped in front of the soccer field.
(d) Because it turned the corner by her school.

6. Why does Phoebe say life was simpler after Mick's death in "The Serengeti Sucks?"
(a) Because there was nothing important to say.
(b) Because no one expected her to do anything.
(c) Because they all had tasks to do.
(d) Because she didn't have to leave the house.

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

8. What does Phoebe ask her mother about Mick in "Treasures"?
(a) If he left her anything.
(b) If he can see them.
(c) If he can hear them.
(d) If he will see them again.

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

10. What does Phoebe say are "treasures" in "Treasures"?
(a) The things Mick collected.
(b) Old photographs.
(c) Her memories of Mick.
(d) Time with her family.

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

12. What does Phoebe's father do when he catches Phoebe and Mick fighting?
(a) He yells at them.
(b) He takes a picture.
(c) He leaves the room.
(d) He crosses his arms.

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

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

15. In "Mick", how long does Phoebe say it has been since Mick died?
(a) Three weeks.
(b) Two weeks.
(c) Five weeks.
(d) Four weeks.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where does Phoebe see pictures of Wocket in Mick's room?

3. What color hat does Phoebe say Mick used to put on Wocket?

4. In "The Serengeti Sucks", why does Phoebe say Mick treated Wocket like a friend more than a pet?

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

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 581 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample