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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. In Chapter 7, who stays home with Ramona?
2. What does Beezus make to go with the meat in Chapter 5?
3. In Chapter 6, what did Ramona plan to call Yard Ape when he calls her Egghead on the bus?
4. What problem does Mr. Quimby have with the car in Chapter 6?
5. Who takes Ramona to the office when she throws up in Chapter 6?
Short Essay Questions
1. In Chapter 8, what does Ramona learn when she talks to Mrs. Whaley?
2. Why does Beezus decide they should not deliberately make something that tastes awful for dinner?
3. What are the letters like that Ramona's class sends, and how does she feel about them?
4. How do Beezus and Ramona behave before lunch on Sunday in Chapter 5?
5. How do Beezus and Ramona peel the skin off the chicken thighs?
6. What do Beezus and Ramona find in the refrigerator when they have to cook dinner on Sunday?
7. How does Ramona feel about daytime television?
8. What does Mrs. Quimby tell Ramona regarding Ramona's worries that her mother will lose her job?
9. What does Mr. Quimby remind Ramona when she gets her skates out in Chapter 5?
10. How does Ramona's mother care for her during the night when Ramona is sick?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Genre is a means of classifying literature. What is the genre of Ramona Quimby, Age 8? Support your response with evidence from the book.
Essay Topic 2
Metaphors and similes are figures of speech that are used to make comparisons between things. Metaphors seem to imply an equal comparison, while similes seem to imply a similarity between two things. Does Beverly Cleary use more metaphors or similes in Ramona Quimby, Age 8? How does the use of metaphors or similes help readers comprehend concepts? How does the use of metaphors or similes help make the writing more interesting?
Essay Topic 3
Beezus and Ramona quarrel about dinner when their mother serves tongue. Why do the girls quarrel about dinner? What repercussions do they face because of their attitudes?
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