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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. Why does Phoebe say her father mentioned leading a horse to water in "Common Sense and Good Judgment"?
(a) To lecture her.
(b) To confuse her.
(c) To make her laugh.
(d) To tell her about his work.

2. What does Phoebe compare her mother to in "Tap Dancing on God's Piano"?
(a) A fool.
(b) A slob.
(c) A monster.
(d) A zombie.

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

4. What type of luck does Phoebe say she pressed in "Common Sense and Good Judgment"?
(a) Not using sun block.
(b) Not wearing a bike helmet.
(c) Not wearing shin guards.
(d) Not waiting to cross the street.

5. Where does Phoebe sleep at the end of "Tap Dancing on God's Piano"?
(a) On her couch.
(b) In her bed.
(c) On her floor.
(d) In Zoe's bed.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of hat does Phoebe remember her great-grandmother wearing during her funeral?

2. What does Phoebe put in her hair before her brother's memorial service?

3. In "Common Sense and Good Judgment", what does Phoebe remember arguing about with Mick?

4. What does Mrs. Berryhill say to Phoebe in "Dogs Can Laugh in Heaven" that upsets her?

5. What does Phoebe remember Mick saying he wished he could have taught their great-grandmother?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Phoebe confused about God in "Tap Dancing on God's Piano"?

2. How does Phoebe react when she is first asked to take part in the bike safety assembly?

3. How does Phoebe feel about returning to school after Mick's death?

4. Why does talking to Mrs. Berryhill upset Phoebe in "Dogs Can Laugh in Heaven"?

5. Why does Phoebe bring a Mother's Day card with her to Mick's memorial service?

6. Why does Phoebe enjoy hearing people laugh at Mick's memorial service?

7. How does Phoebe rebel in "Tap Dancing on God's Piano"?

8. Why does Mrs. Berryhill call Phoebe into her office in "Common Sense and Good Judgment"?

9. What happens to Phoebe and her friends when she first returns to school after Mick's death?

10. What does Phoebe say to the mail carrier in "Tap Dancing on God's Piano"?

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