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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. With which of the following does Chapter 35 begin?
(a) “Long, low thunder rumbled off in the distance.”
(b) “The sun glimmered above.”
(c) “So here I was, a girl sitting there in a wheelchair at a stable.”
(d) “As we rode, I started daydreaming.”

2. In Balloon Ball, how many points are scored for a captured balloon?
(a) 1.
(b) 2.
(c) 3.
(d) 5.

3. Which of the following groups joins the Fiery Falcons on a nature walk?
(a) Grey Goats.
(b) Purple Panthers.
(c) Blue Badgers.
(d) Green Gazelles.

4. What color is Karyn’s horse?
(a) Black.
(b) White.
(c) Yellow.
(d) Red.

5. Which of the following is served at lunch prior to Balloon Ball?
(a) French fries.
(b) Hamburgers.
(c) Applesauce.
(d) Chicken nuggets.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of music is Santiago playing when he arrives at the fire after the nature walk?

2. Which of the following kinds of tree does Melody identify on her nature walk?

3. Which of the Panthers does Melody first encounter while on her horse?

4. Which of the Panthers identifies the skunk they encounter?

5. After whom has Carter named the Silver Sarah?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Melody shocked by the news of a camp dance?

2. How does Melody compare herself to a light fixture on her back porch?

3. How does Melody describe the smell of jazz?

4. What does Carter cite as the best reason to be a boat captain?

5. What is noted as the basic rule of Balloon Ball?

6. What prompts the counselors to close lunch prior to Balloon Ball?

7. Why does Melody doubt she should tell her parents about her horseback ride?

8. How does Karyn note her father had tried to rid himself of skunk smell?

9. What is done with the balloons that remain from Balloon Ball?

10. Why does Melody feel like crying while aboard the Silver Sarah?

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