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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Cotton break her arm?

2. Who became the custodian at Emily's school after her mother had a stroke?

3. What grade does TeeTee's mother teach at Chester Academy?

4. In Chapter 14, what flavor cupcake does Tony say that they have?

5. What type of plates do Patina, Maddy, and Tony eat on in Chapter 14?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Patina's mother tell her to fix turkey wings, and how is that different from the way that Momly fixes them?

2. In Chapter 13, what does Currron tell Patina about keeping up?

3. Why does Tony come and get Patina from school in Chapter 11?

4. What does Becca's grandmother make, and what does Becca say about her grandmother?

5. What conversations do Tony, Patina, and Maddy have with Bev?

6. What changes are made to the history project when Patina is gone?

7. Why does Patina's mother not usually go to her track meets?

8. What does Maddy have in her room?

9. What does Dr. Lancaster say is the plan for Momly's treatment?

10. Why does Uncle Tony not allow Patina to call her mother in Chapter 11?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Dialogue tags help identify who is speaking in a written conversation. What would happen if dialogue tags were never used to identify who is speaking in a written conversation? What are some common dialogue tags used to identify speakers in a written conversation? What descriptive dialogue tags has the author used, especially in Chapter 12? How do those dialogue tags help readers imagine scenes? How do they add another layer of description?

Essay Topic 2

Patina is struggling to make friends at Chester Academy. Why is Patina struggling to make friends at Chester Academy? Why is it difficult for her to make friends? Why is it important for her to make friends?

Essay Topic 3

While doing dishes, Patina learns about Emily’s relationship with her mother. What relationship does Patina have with her mother? What relationship has Emily had with her mother? What do they have in common related to the relationships they have with their mothers? How do their shared experiences create a bond between them?

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