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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Front Matter and Chapters 1 through 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On which day does Melody usually go to the library?
(a) Tuesday.
(b) Friday.
(c) Wednesday.
(d) Thursday.

2. Which poet does Valencia read at the library?
(a) Joy Harjo.
(b) Rita Dove.
(c) Lupe Mendez.
(d) Natasha Trethewey.

3. With which of the following does Chapter 8 begin?
(a) “The firefly hovered over the back of my hand, then landed.”
(b) “Penny’s nonstop chatter helped pass the time.”
(c) “We drove down a bumpy road that you’d think would wake Penny.”
(d) “It took us most of last night to pack our well-used SUV for the trip to Camp Green Glades.”

4. With which of the following does Chapter 1 begin?
(a) “Mom downloaded all the paperwork for the camp as soon as Dad put Penny to bed.”
(b) “The firefly hovered over the back of my hand, then landed.”
(c) “Ooh! Look! There’s another one—and another!”
(d) “Firefly catching and releasing must be exhausting.”

5. What brand of sneaker does Melody reject?
(a) Adidas.
(b) Puma.
(c) Nike.
(d) Reebok.

Short Answer Questions

1. What brand of sneaker does Melody prefer?

2. What breed of dog is Butterscotch?

3. For which of the following countries does Melody note knowing the average summer temperature?

4. At the beginning of the novel, what is the latest grade Melody has completed?

5. On what day does Melody receive her acceptance from Green Glades?

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