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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. What street does Mam ask the bus driver if the bus will cross when she gets on to look for Ara T in Chapter 16?
(a) Jackson.
(b) Lauderdale.
(c) Bourbon.
(d) Broadway.

2. How does "TV Boy's" mother communicate with him when Little Man stops by for collection in Chapter 14?
(a) By shouting at him.
(b) By writing on paper.
(c) By the use of a whistle.
(d) By sign language.

3. Where does Little Man describe the best breeze in the house late in the day in Chapter 16?
(a) In the basement.
(b) On the front porch.
(c) On the back stairs.
(d) In the attic.

4. What is Mrs. Worthington's first name?
(a) Faye.
(b) Christine.
(c) Sarah.
(d) Marie.

5. What items fill the walls of Mr. Spiro's home?
(a) Glass animals.
(b) Ancient paintings.
(c) Books.
(d) Sports memorabilia.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Mam not allowed to have her picture taken in the booth with Little Man at the zoo?

2. Little Man says in Chapter 9, "I would be glad to be a grown-up for two reasons." What is the second reason he gives?

3. What color is Mam's handbag that she takes with her to look for Ara T in Chapter 16?

4. What type of ball does Little Man throw against his garage for practice in Chapter 13?

5. When does Little Man tell Mam that Rat will be returning home in Chapter 10?

Short Essay Questions

1. What conflict does Little Man face at Ara T's hideout in Chapter 10?

2. How is the setting of the zoo described in Chapter 12? What are Little Man's impressions of this setting?

3. How does Willie respond when confronted by Little Man in Chapter 14? What are Little Man's impressions of Willie's response?

4. What is significant about the abandoned ladder against the house in Chapter 13?

5. Why does Little Man go home before taking his collections to Rat's mom in Chapter 16? What does he find when he gets there?

6. Why does Little Man disobey Mam in Chapter 16? What does he do to disobey her?

7. How does Little Man describe Ara T's hideout in Chapter 10?

8. What conflict takes place between Mam and a boy at the zoo in Chapter 12? How is the conflict resolved?

9. How does Mam demonstrate courage in Chapter 16?

10. What does Little Man say that upsets Mam in Chapter 12? How does Mam respond?

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