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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What does Phoebe say when she is told Mick was in an accident?
(a) It's not true.
(b) I'm sorry.
(c) I know.
(d) I don't believe you.

4. In "Mick", what does Phoebe say the purpose of her narrating this novel is?
(a) To teach people about wearing helmets.
(b) To make sure she remembers her brother.
(c) She isn't sure why she is narrating the story.
(d) To let the reader get to know Mick.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Phoebe see that makes her cry in "Treasures"?

2. Where is Phoebe's Nana from?

3. Why does Phoebe mention HBO in "Sirens"?

4. According to Phoebe, why was Mick so upset when he saw his christening gown?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Phoebe describe Mick's relationship with flies?

2. What does Phoebe think is ironic about her neighbor's help after Mick's death?

3. What is Phoebe's mother's schedule like following Mick's death?

4. Why does Mick love being considered a "surprise"?

5. How does Phoebe feel when Mick tries to find someone else to ride his bike home for him in "Sirens"?

6. How does Phoebe describe the role of nature in death in "The Serengeti Sucks"?

7. What happens when Phoebe visits the location of Mick's accident in "Treasures"?

8. When Phoebe looks into Mick's room in "Treasures", what things does she see?

9. Why does Phoebe say many girls have crushes on Mick in "Sirens"?

10. In "Mick", what is the first big "caper" Phoebe describes?

(see the answer keys)

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