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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. Where are Benji's parents during the bonfire?
(a) At the bonfire, just like everyone else.
(b) Back in New York City.
(c) At a cocktail party somewhere else.
(d) At home, packing.

2. Where do Benji and Melanie start making out in Benji's old house?
(a) On his old bed.
(b) On Reggie's old bed.
(c) On his parents' old bed.
(d) In the kitchen.

3. Who stops by to ask about Benji's dad's BBQ?
(a) NP.
(b) The town mayor.
(c) Neighbors.
(d) All of Benji's friends.

4. How many children are in Benji's family?
(a) 1.
(b) 3.
(c) 5.
(d) 2.

5. Where do the members of the band go on the day of their concert?
(a) Benji's house.
(b) Jonni Waffle.
(c) Burger King.
(d) The beach where everyone is hanging out.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Benji feel once he is able to sneak into the concert?

2. When do Erica and her family arrive in Sag Harbor?

3. How do NP and the others get home after they can't get into the concert?

4. Where is Benji's sister during most of the novel?

5. Which word best describes Benji's father?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Benji's make-out session with Melanie so awkward afterward?

2. Why is it problematic for Benji to have a crush on Erica?

3. Why does Melanie return to Sag Harbor in Chapter 7?

4. What is Benji most concerned with when it comes to the beer in the forest?

5. According to Benji in Chapter 5, why was The Cosby Show so groundbreaking?

6. What kinds of things does Benji imagine needing for the school year as he lies in bed in Chapter 8?

7. Why is Benji embarrassed about his music choices?

8. Why are people under the age of 19 not allowed at the Lisa Lisa concert?

9. Why does Melanie leave Sag Harbor when she's younger?

10. What makes Benji's old house so familiar when he breaks in?

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