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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 Joc tell Torey when they have a fight?
(a) "You're not the best teacher."
(b) "Get off your God trip."
(c) "Leave your work behind when you go home."
(d) "Your job isn't important."

2. After telling the story of the murders he witnessed, where does Thomaso say his father is?
(a) Hell.
(b) Heaven.
(c) Spain.
(d) Texas.

3. When Lori comes out of hiding, what does she tell Torey she did?
(a) Drew on the wall.
(b) Hit another child.
(c) Wet her pants.
(d) Bit Edna.

4. What does Torey tell Lori the longer words in the reading book mean?
(a) Skip."
(b) "See."
(c) "Look."
(d) "Run."

5. What does Torey fear about Birk's arrival?
(a) She will be reprimanded.
(b) She will be fired.
(c) She will be moved to another class.
(d) She will be put on probation.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Libby say should happen to Edna?

2. Who does Libby say is to blame for Lori's injuries?

3. Who buys Thomaso a birthday gift?

4. Who goes to pick up Lori's homework when she is absent?

5. What does Torey wish she could do for the children in her class?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 17, describe what the class does for Thomaso, including his feelings as well as Torey's that are involved.

2. What happens after the dispute between Edna and Torey?

3. What causes Lori to lash out at the beginning of Chapter 30 and what does it cause?

4. What happens when Lori is absent from school?

5. What does Thomaso bring to school and what does he does it cause?

6. Describe the event that happens with Boo when Lori gives him a present.

7. When Torey finds out that Lori is going to have to repeat first grade, what does she do?

8. What causes a dispute between Edna and Torey?

9. What does Thomaso admit to Torey and what does he describe to her?

10. What kind of support group does Torey try to find and what happens due to her efforts?

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