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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Zoe react when Phoebe calls her for the first time in "Tap Dancing on God's Piano"?
(a) She hangs up on Phoebe.
(b) She keeps interrupting Phoebe.
(c) She cries.
(d) She is ready to help Phoebe.

2. What does Phoebe say when she shows Mick's helmet to the people at the assembly?
(a) That she knows everyone has one, too.
(b) That this could have saved Mick's life.
(c) That Mick thought it made him look like a dork.
(d) She doesn't say anything.

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

4. In "Dogs Can Laugh in Heaven", what does Zoe tell Phoebe to do after lunch?
(a) Go home.
(b) Tell a joke.
(c) Skip class with her.
(d) See the counselor.

5. Who does Phoebe see first in her dream in "Dogs Can Laugh in Heaven"?
(a) Her mother.
(b) Mrs. Berryhill.
(c) Wocket.
(d) Mick.

6. Where does Phoebe lie down after returning home from school in "Dogs Can Laugh in Heaven"?
(a) Mick's bed.
(b) Her parent's bed.
(c) The couch.
(d) Her bed.

7. Who else will be part of the assembly Phoebe is asked to join in "Common Sense and Good Judgment"?
(a) Police officers.
(b) Students.
(c) Bike manufacturers.
(d) Mothers.

8. What type of funeral service does Phoebe's mother say she wants?
(a) A parade.
(b) A quiet ceremony.
(c) A private burial.
(d) A traditional service.

9. What does Phoebe describe in the beginning of "Common Sense and Good Judgment"?
(a) A meeting at school.
(b) A dangerous intersection.
(c) The smell of a new car.
(d) How to wear a bike helmet.

10. How does Phoebe begin her speech at the assembly?
(a) "I know you know who I am."
(b) "I'm Mick Harte's sister."
(c) "Many of you don't know who I am."
(d) "I am Phoebe Harte."

11. What does Phoebe say made Mick sweat during their great-grandmother's funeral?
(a) Seeing her in the casket.
(b) His heavy suit.
(c) The heat in the church.
(d) A fever he started to run.

12. How does Phoebe present her brother's bike helmet to the people at the assembly?
(a) She leaves it in the box at first.
(b) She drops it on the floor.
(c) She wears it herself.
(d) She has someone else present it.

13. In "Getting a Grip", what does Phoebe say people call someone after they die?
(a) The body.
(b) The departed.
(c) The one.
(d) The respected.

14. What does Phoebe remember Mick saying he wished he could have taught their great-grandmother?
(a) Pictionary.
(b) Video games.
(c) Dance moves.
(d) How to use a TV remote.

15. Why does Phoebe say the "woman didn't have a clue" in "Common Sense and Good Judgment"?
(a) Because she didn't understand Phoebe's feelings.
(b) Because she didn't know about Mick's death.
(c) Because she misunderstood Phoebe.
(d) Because she smiled too much.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Phoebe say Mick tried to get out of going to their great-grandmother's funeral?

2. Why does Zoe believe that Mick is everywhere?

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

4. How does Phoebe describe herself when she returns to school after Mick's death?

5. Why does Phoebe ask Zoe where Mick is in "Tap Dancing on God's Piano"?

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