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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Tyler's grandmother give out for Halloween?
(a) Popcorn balls and licorice.
(b) Miniature candy bars.
(c) Homemade cookies and candy corn.
(d) Hard candy.

2. What is the name of Sara's ex-boyfriend whom she thinks is making hang-up calls to the house?
(a) Andrew.
(b) Mark.
(c) Jake.
(d) Will.

3. What was Gramps favorite pie that Grandma would make?
(a) Mulberry.
(b) Pumpkin.
(c) Blueberry.
(d) Pecan.

4. Who are the girls in school who have made Mari their project?
(a) Angela and Megan.
(b) Meredith and Maya.
(c) Brenda and Cathi.
(d) Nan and Rachel.

5. What was Gramps checking in his garden when he died?
(a) Tomatoes and lettuce.
(b) Peppers and tomatoes.
(c) Carrots and tomatoes.
(d) Cucumbers and tomatoes.

6. How old was Mari when she came to the U.S.?
(a) 3.
(b) 4.
(c) 6.
(d) 5.

7. In "Nameless Farm," which cow does Tyler help Felipe put on a milker?
(a) Colorado.
(b) Iowa.
(c) Oklahoma.
(d) Indiana.

8. Who invited Felipe to go out for some fun before he was picked up by the police?
(a) Larry Jr.
(b) Armando.
(c) Another migrant worker.
(d) Ben.

9. What does Tyler say his family thinks happened to Grandma?
(a) Went to stay with her friend Martha.
(b) Went to stay with her friend Carol.
(c) Drowned in the creek.
(d) Drove to California.

10. What is the name of the bus driver?
(a) Mr. Rawson.
(b) Mr. Miller.
(c) Mr. Bryant.
(d) Mr. Vincente.

11. What is Tyler writing about for an assignment for Mr. B's class when Mari is writing a letter?
(a) His favorite cow.
(b) His farm.
(c) His father's accident.
(d) Telescope in Boston.

12. In Chapter 15, what is the date of a letter Mari writes to the president for a class assignment?
(a) September 27.
(b) September 15
(c) September 21.
(d) September 8.

13. Where does Tyler like to set up his telescope?
(a) Balcony.
(b) Old brick wall.
(c) Hill by the house.
(d) Hayloft.

14. In whose class does Tyler remember studying the constitution last year?
(a) Mrs. Stevens.
(b) Mr. Williams'.
(c) Ms. Swenson's.
(d) Mr. Bridger's.

15. After his accident, where was Mr. Paquette wearing casts?
(a) Right foot and left leg.
(b) Left leg and arm.
(c) Left foot and right leg.
(d) Right leg and arm.

Short Answer Questions

1. In August 2005, how old is Mari?

2. What is the name of a boy in Mari's class who is writing a shopping list?

3. What does Tyler's mother teach at the high school?

4. Who calls after Thanksgiving dinner when Tyler has the three Marias over to look through his telescope?

5. Which of Tyler's choices for a name for the farm made it to a final round?

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