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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 Martin use to move the peacock away from Agate when she visits Simon at the house the first time?
(a) Cane.
(b) Rope.
(c) Leash.
(d) Umbrella.

2. What color shoes does Simon wear on his first day at GNB Upper?
(a) Black.
(b) Red.
(c) Blue.
(d) White.

3. In Chapter 7, where is Isobel when Simon has to answer the funeral line?
(a) Kearney.
(b) Grand Island.
(c) Ogallala.
(d) Sidney.

4. In Chapter 5, when was the last time Simon played Minecraft?
(a) 5th grade.
(b) 6th grade.
(c) 3rd grade.
(d) 4th grade.

5. How many places are there to get coffee in Grin And Bear It?
(a) 4.
(b) 3.
(c) 2.
(d) 1.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 5, what color ice cream goes in the concoction Doc makes for Simon and Kevin at Hello Hello?

2. How long have SETI scientists like Dr. Matapang been listening for space aliens?

3. What type of shingles are on Agate's tree house?

4. What day of the week does Martin have crack-of-dawn services at the church?

5. When the Van der Zwaans are shearing goats, how long does Pearl allow Agate to talk to Simon?

Short Essay Questions

1. What problems does a squirrel cause during a crack-of-dawn service at the church one Wednesday?

2. Why is Isobel upset with Curtis in Chapter 5?

3. How is the town of Grin And Bear It divided into two sides?

4. What story does Simon tell when people ask him why his family left Omaha?

5. What does Simon do on May 15 and why?

6. What is Agate's tree house like?

7. What is the layout of GNB Upper?

8. Why does Martin have to go to Denver after the squirrel incident?

9. When Agate visits Simon at his house, why does she separte her food into cupcake liners?

10. What instrument does Martin O'Keeffe play, and how proficient is he?

(see the answer keys)

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