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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. How many kids are on the track team?
(a) 22.
(b) 19.
(c) 18.
(d) 21.

2. What does Patina's mother always wear?
(a) Black slacks and white blouse.
(b) Striped dress.
(c) Colorful, patterned dress.
(d) Black slacks and pink blouse.

3. Who is Emily's favorite patient?
(a) Mr. Roberts.
(b) Mrs. Smythe.
(c) Mr. Warren.
(d) Mrs. Williams.

4. In Chapter 1, how far does Ghost run before he realizes he made a false start?
(a) 100 meters.
(b) 180 meters.
(c) 200 meters.
(d) 400 meters.

5. Where does Patina learn that Frida Kahlo was from?
(a) Brazil.
(b) Spain.
(c) Mexico.
(d) Italy.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old was Patina when Maddy was born?

2. In Chapter 3, where does Patina change her clothes?

3. How many laps around the cafeteria does Patina have to make to eat her lunch?

4. How old was Maddy when Bev had her legs amputated?

5. How long has it been since Patina smiled in Chapter 4?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Patina do Maddy's hair every Sunday?

2. What does Patina observe about house numbers on the drive to MLK Park?

3. What disease does Bev have, and how has it affected her?

4. What does Emily always serve for dinner?

5. What does Patina's track team usually do on Mondays?

6. In Chapter 4, what does Momly tell Patina when she drops her off at track practice and why?

7. Why do Patina and Maddy go to church with their mother every Sunday?

8. At the end of Chapter 8, why is Patina upset?

9. Why does Patina say that there is no such thing as a false start?

10. How did Uncle Tony give Patina the idea that she should become a runner?

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