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

2. Why does Zoe tell Phoebe about the meeting with the grief counselor?
(a) So Phoebe won't feel alone.
(b) Because her mother asked her to.
(c) So Phoebe will come back to school.
(d) Because it makes her feel better.

3. Who says "The Serengeti sucks"?
(a) Phoebe.
(b) Phoebe's father.
(c) Zoe.
(d) Phoebe's mother.

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

5. In "Sirens", what does Phoebe compare hearing about Mick's accident to?
(a) A book.
(b) A movie.
(c) A television show.
(d) A play.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old does Phoebe say Mick was when he saw his christening gown?

2. What grade does Phoebe say Mick was in when they completed their first big "caper"?

3. What does Phoebe say caused Mick to lose control of his bike the day he died?

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

5. In "Treasures", what does Phoebe remember Mick doing at a Fourth of July barbecue?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why does Phoebe say Mick went through a period of wearing camouflage pants?

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

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

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

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

8. How does Phoebe react when Mick rides his bike past her and Zoe on the way to school in "Sirens"?

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

10. When Phoebe goes to Zoe's house in "Sirens", how does she comfort herself?

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