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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 does Nyle see when she spots Ezra throughout the day?
(a) He is limping badly.
(b) He is surrounded by girls.
(c) He is alone and seems confused.
(d) He is wearing his mask again.

2. What does Muncie say about everyone?
(a) They will support what is right usually.
(b) Nothing.
(c) They all have to make their own choices.
(d) Everyone is dying.

3. Why does Ripley stop Muncie, Nyle, and Ezra?
(a) He tells them they are on his property.
(b) He is upset and wants to taunt them.
(c) He wants to ask them where Tyrus is.
(d) He wants to ask them to be friends.

4. What does Gran and Nyle deliver to Aunt May and Uncle Lemmy?
(a) Two pregnant dairy cows.
(b) A large bushel of mustard greens.
(c) Two pregnant ewes.
(d) A pregnant sow.

5. On the bus ride home, what is Ezra happy to report?
(a) That he solved the brainteaser that the teacher puts up each week but that no one ever solves.
(b) That he has already met some interesting girls.
(c) That he seems to have been accepted by most of the kids.
(d) That the principal said he could stay at home and do his studies there.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Nyle teach Ezra?

2. How does Ezra react when his mask slips?

3. Where does Gran take the Trents to see about some government assistance?

4. Why does Nyle come back outside?

5. Why does Ezra start writing?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Nyle and Gran's discussion about the Trent's future show Nyle's continued maturing?

2. Why do you think Ezra stiffens up when they come close to the house and there is smoke?

3. How does Nyle show wisdom in her interaction with Ezra about the puppy?

4. How does Nyle wisely help Ezra feel comfortable in her room?

5. What are signs of Ezra's improvement?

6. Why is Ezra upset after Nyle reads her paper to him?

7. What is ironic about Nyle's response to Ezra's announcement about school?

8. How do you think the image of sheep is used by Ezra in this chapter?

9. Describe the altercation between Ripley and the three friends.

10. How does Muncie prove that despite her ups and downs with her friendship with Nyle she is a true friend?

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