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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When does Phoebe call Zoe for a second time in "Tap Dancing on God's Piano"?
(a) Before school starts.
(b) Around noon.
(c) After her mother falls asleep.
(d) After midnight.

2. Why does Phoebe cover up her laughter in "Dogs Can Laugh in Heaven" after she wakes up from her dream?
(a) She knows there isn't anything funny going on.
(b) She is in a quiet place.
(c) She doesn't cover her laugh.
(d) She doesn't want to upset her mother.

3. In "Tap Dancing on God's Piano", what emotion does Phoebe wish Mick will never feel in the afterlife?
(a) Fear.
(b) Confusion.
(c) Pain.
(d) Sadness.

4. Why do some of the kids in the audience of the assembly begin moving forward and craning their necks?
(a) To see what happened to the policeman.
(b) To see what Phoebe has in her bag.
(c) To see what fell of the stage.
(d) To see how Phoebe will start her speech.

5. Why does Phoebe talk at Mick's memorial service?
(a) Because she really wants to.
(b) Because her parents don't want to.
(c) Because she promised Mick.
(d) Because the crowd asks her to.

6. What does Phoebe compare her father to in "Tap Dancing on God's Piano"?
(a) A zombie.
(b) A monster.
(c) A slob.
(d) A fool.

7. Where does Phoebe sleep at the end of "Tap Dancing on God's Piano"?
(a) In Zoe's bed.
(b) On her floor.
(c) On her couch.
(d) In her bed.

8. How many people attend the assembly Phoebe takes part in?
(a) 100.
(b) 1000.
(c) 400.
(d) 800.

9. In "Common Sense and Good Judgment", what does Phoebe remember arguing about with Mick?
(a) A movie.
(b) Borrowing each other's bikes.
(c) Using the phone.
(d) The Three Stooges.

10. Why does Phoebe say her father mentioned leading a horse to water in "Common Sense and Good Judgment"?
(a) To make her laugh.
(b) To confuse her.
(c) To lecture her.
(d) To tell her about his work.

11. What does Phoebe first show the audience at the assembly?
(a) A bow tie.
(b) A hat.
(c) A bike helmet.
(d) A pair of sockets.

12. What does Phoebe say she hates in "Tap Dancing on God's Piano"?
(a) Her mother.
(b) Her tears.
(c) Her friends.
(d) Her family of three.

13. In "Dogs Can Laugh in Heaven", who does Phoebe think is waking her up?
(a) Nana.
(b) Mick.
(c) Her mother.
(d) Wocket.

14. In "Dogs Can Laugh at Heaven", what does Phoebe remember her mother doing to Mick on a family vacation?
(a) Dancing with him on the side of the road.
(b) Forgetting him at a rest stop.
(c) Making him wait in the car.
(d) Letting him drive the car.

15. Who said that Phoebe "tends to be very rebellious at times"?
(a) Zoe's mother.
(b) Her mother.
(c) Mick.
(d) Her first grade teacher.

Short Answer Questions

1. What takes up the most time at Mick's memorial service?

2. Where does Phoebe say Mick's bow tie came from?

3. How does Phoebe begin her speech at the assembly?

4. What does Phoebe say made Mick sweat during their great-grandmother's funeral?

5. What does Phoebe's family do while driving to Mick's memorial service?

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