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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. Which of the following does Melody read at the library?
(a) The Brain Stealers by Leinster.
(b) Second Foundation by Asimov.
(c) Atta by Bellamy.
(d) Murdercon by Purtill.

2. Which of the following is Melody’s sign for her father?
(a) Arms cradling a baby.
(b) Thumb on chin, finger straight.
(c) Thumb on forehead, fingers up.
(d) Head shaking.

3. Which of the following is Melody’s sign for her mother?
(a) Head shaking.
(b) Thumb on chin, fingers straight.
(c) Thumb on forehead, fingers up.
(d) Arms cradling a baby.

4. With which of the following does Chapter 16 begin?
(a) “I couldn’t believe how fast the day went.”
(b) “By the time Trinity got my face washed and teeth brushed, and we’d gone back to our cabin.”
(c) “I woke up with a gasp.”
(d) “After the group meeting, we stopped to quickly brush our teeth and make a bathroom stop.”

5. Into which of the following does Penny attempt to gather a firefly?
(a) A bottle.
(b) A jar.
(c) A jug.
(d) A net.

Short Answer Questions

1. What game does Melody note playing with Valencia?

2. The name “Violet Valencia” offers an example of which of the following?

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

4. Which of the following is the first to greet Melody at camp?

5. Which of the following is Melody’s sign for her sister?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does putting Penny to bed take some time when Melody and Diane fill out the camp application?

2. What earrings does Diane pack for Melody to take to camp?

3. How do Melody’s parents distract Penny from the sadness of leaving her sister at camp?

4. What section does Melody note wanting to see in the library?

5. Why does Diane grumble about shoes she buys for Melody?

6. How does Melody regard the subjects of portraits at the art museum?

7. How does Melody react to being told to make a mess in art?

8. How does Melody describe the smell of camp?

9. Why does Melody note she named her assistive device?

10. The author dedicates the novel to her daughters. What does she note that they taught her to appreciate?

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