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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 kinds of tree does Melody identify on her nature walk?
(a) Birch.
(b) Aspen.
(c) Ash.
(d) Yew.

2. What is the name of Noah’s cat?
(a) Kelly.
(b) Peggy.
(c) Marcy.
(d) Pam.

3. Which of the following kinds of tree does Melody identify on her nature walk?
(a) White oak.
(b) Black oak.
(c) Red oak.
(d) Live oak.

4. With which of the following does Chapter 24 begin?
(a) “On Tuesday morning I work up to see that our paintings from Sunday were now on our cabin wall.”
(b) “So, we had a snake come to visit us.”
(c) “Wednesday started off kind of weird and wild.”
(d) “I really started to look forward to the fire gatherings.”

5. What is served for dinner following Balloon Ball?
(a) Chili.
(b) Soup beans and ham.
(c) Three-bean soup.
(d) Red beans and rice.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Balloon Ball, how many points are scored for a balloon that remains on the field?

2. With which of the following does Chapter 34 begin?

3. Which Fiery Falcon is the first to endorse playing Balloon Ball?

4. With which of the following does Chapter 39 begin?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What justification is given for scoring a caught balloon as 50 points?

2. How does Noah describe the experience of the skunk?

3. What reputation does Melody note the Fiery Falcons are developing at camp?

4. How does Melody describe the smell of jazz?

5. How is Melody equipped for going out on a nature walk?

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

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

8. What revelation regarding cookies does Melody have at camp?

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

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

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