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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. Who says they don't like to "ruin the crease" in "Mick"?
(a) Phoebe.
(b) Phoebe's dad.
(c) Phoebe's mom.
(d) Mick.

2. 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 reads a book.
(c) She takes a nap.
(d) She cooks food.

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

4. In "The Serengeti Sucks", what do Phoebe's neighbors do after Mick's death?
(a) They clean Phoebe's house.
(b) They ignore Phoebe's family.
(c) They bring food.
(d) They send cards.

5. What does Phoebe say to Mick after he asks her to ride his bike in "Sirens"?
(a) You'll be fine.
(b) It's alright.
(c) It's not a big deal.
(d) You'll figure it out.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Phoebe laugh at the end of "Sirens"?

3. Why does Phoebe say her mother created a schedule for her and Mick?

4. Why does Phoebe say she used to be Mick's translator when he was younger?

5. In "Sirens", what does Phoebe do instead of crying?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Phoebe react when she sees Mick's bike in the street in "Sirens"?

3. Why does Phoebe hang up on some people when they call after Mick's death?

4. What happens when Phoebe and her father watch a show about the Serengeti?

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

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

7. How does Phoebe initially introduce her brother to the reader?

8. How does Phoebe compare her grieving process to Mick's grieving after Wocket's death?

9. What do Mick and Phoebe argue about the morning of Mick's death?

10. Why is the cigar in Mick's room funny to Phoebe?

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