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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 tall does Sergio think that his father is?
(a) 5 feet 11 inches.
(b) 6 feet 1 inch.
(c) 5 feet 10 inches.
(d) 6 feet 3 inches.

2. What color does the author say that the sky was on September 11, 2001?
(a) Baby blue.
(b) Periwinkle blue.
(c) Powder blue.
(d) Robin's egg-blue.

3. Where was Aimee's favorite vacation?
(a) Yellowstone National Park.
(b) Magic Kingdom, Orland.
(c) Rocky Mountain National Park
(d) Disney World, Anaheim.

4. On September 11, 2001, how much humidity was in the air?
(a) 53%.
(b) None.
(c) 16%.
(d) A little.

5. How much money did Sergio's grandmother give him for his trip to Chicago?
(a) $30.
(b) $10.
(c) $5.
(d) $20.

Short Answer Questions

1. As Will waits for the family's next flight, what time does his watch show?

2. What happened to the man in the car that Will's father tried to help?

3. How long had Will's father been on the road when he was killed?

4. How old is Naheed on September 9, 2001?

5. On September 10, what does Ben want to eat from Will's lunch?

Short Essay Questions

1. On September 10, why does Sergio's father stop by the apartment where Sergio lives with his grandmother?

2. What does Sergio do when he decides to ride the subway?

3. Why are Callie and Rooney arguing at breakfast on September 10?

4. Why is it a relief at lunch on September 10 when Will's friends help themselves to his food?

5. How has Will tried to help his mom after his father died?

6. When does the narrator say that September 11 stopped being perfect?

7. Why does Sergio decide not to go to school on September 10?

8. On September 9, why is Aimee sad?

9. Why did Aimee and her parents move to Los Angeles?

10. What are Sergio and another boy doing at 7:46 a.m. on September 9?

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