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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. According to Phoebe, why was Mick so upset when he saw his christening gown?
(a) Because it had pink bows on it.
(b) Because he couldn't remember wearing it.
(c) Because he didn't want to be a baby.
(d) Because it looked like a dress.

2. Why does Phoebe say life was simpler after Mick's death in "The Serengeti Sucks?"
(a) Because there was nothing important to say.
(b) Because no one expected her to do anything.
(c) Because they all had tasks to do.
(d) Because she didn't have to leave the house.

3. Why does Phoebe laugh at the end of "Sirens"?
(a) Because she is nervous.
(b) Because she is remembering Mick's Halloween costume.
(c) Because she doesn't want to cry.
(d) Because Zoe tells her a joke.

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

5. Why does Phoebe say she was never close to Wocket?
(a) She tore Phoebe's new dress.
(b) She smelled funny.
(c) She chewed Phoebe's Barbie doll.
(d) Mick liked her better.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Phoebe feel about the pirate tattoo in "Mick"?

2. Why won't Zoe ride Mick's bike home in "Sirens"?

3. Where is Phoebe's Nana from?

4. In "Sirens", why can't Phoebe ride Mick's bike home?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Why doesn't Phoebe like riding her bike to school?

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

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

4. Why do Phoebe and Mick have a written out schedule for their mornings?

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

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

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

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

9. What does Phoebe do first when she goes home after learning of Mick's death?

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

(see the answer keys)

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