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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What makes Sheila change her mind about going to the new school?
(a) Rereading The Little Prince.
(b) Talking with Anton and Torey.
(c) Meeting the new teacher.
(d) The excitement of the other students.

2. Which of Torey's students is moving away?
(a) Sheila.
(b) Max.
(c) Guillermo.
(d) Freddie.

3. What is the purpose of the writing in the epilogue?
(a) To say thank you to Torey.
(b) To end the book on a positive and upbeat note.
(c) To show the reader the progress Sheila made.
(d) To provide the reader more insight into Sheila.

4. What does Sheila find in the trash and complete as a surprise for Torey?
(a) A fifth grade math test.
(b) A fourth grade reading assignment.
(c) A fourth grade math test.
(d) A fifth grade reading assignment.

5. What does Sheila insist about her writing?
(a) That no one but Torey look at the writing.
(b) That Torey not read it until later.
(c) That it be put on display.
(d) That it be destroyed right after it is finished.

6. What does Torey notice when Sheila's father arrives at the hospital?
(a) He brings the uncle with him.
(b) He no longer wants Sheila.
(c) He is not a legal guardian.
(d) He is drunk.

7. Why doesn't Sheila's father visit her in the hospital?
(a) He was arrested for neglect.
(b) He is not allowed to visit her.
(c) He is always drunk.
(d) He has a phobia of hospitals.

8. What surprises Torey about Whitney?
(a) She does not like to help with cooking class.
(b) She likes to play practical jokes.
(c) She is afraid of Anton.
(d) She enjoys taking the kids on field trips.

9. What two things does Torey suspect are linked for Sheila?
(a) She thinks Sheila's need for love and abandonment fear are linked.
(b) She thinks Sheila's desire for revenge and refusal are linked.
(c) She thinks Sheila's fear of failure and abandonment are linked.
(d) She thinks Sheila's speech and fear of failure are linked.

10. What does Torey reassure the class of during discussion time?
(a) That Anton and Whitney will be there and class will go on the same.
(b) That they must be better behaved than they are for her.
(c) That she will return from her conference.
(d) That she loves them all.

11. After the program, what does Torey see Sheila's father do for the first time?
(a) Smile at Sheila.
(b) Thank Torey for her help with Sheila.
(c) Touch Sheila.
(d) Say he is proud of Sheila.

12. What is unique about Sheila's speech pattern?
(a) She speaks only in the present tense.
(b) She doesn't use any pronouns.
(c) She doesn't use any articles.
(d) She refuses to use linking verbs.

13. At the hearing, what warms Torey's heart in regard to Sheila's father?
(a) He asks the boy's parents to forgive his child.
(b) He is sober and wears an ill-fitting suit.
(c) He pleads with the judge on his behalf.
(d) He takes many steps to help Sheila.

14. What has Torey given up in regards to Sheila?
(a) Getting her to do paperwork.
(b) Having her leave the class unsupervised.
(c) Understanding her life style.
(d) Having her understand about moving to a new class.

15. Why does Peter need to go to a special classroom instead of a regular room?
(a) Low academic skills.
(b) Seizures.
(c) Violent tendencies.
(d) Lack of appropriate social skills.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is happening to Torey that has her concerned about Sheila and the class?

2. Which of the following characters is often a source of laughter within Torey's classroom?

3. What does Sheila keep near her at all times?

4. How does Chad react to the news about Sheila's abuse?

5. Why is Torey almost glad for Sheila's hospitalization?

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