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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Zoe not stop Lucas from taking her dogs running?
(a) She did not have the energy.
(b) He looked trustworthy.
(c) She was scared of him.
(d) She hoped he would take them.

2. When Lucas finds no one home at Zoe's in Chapter 7, where does he eventually find her and the dogs?
(a) Swimming.
(b) Running.
(c) Painting.
(d) The hospital.

3. What do the track boys do to Lucas at the park?
(a) Steal his basketball.
(b) Knock him over.
(c) Dunk him in the creek.
(d) Punch him in the face.

4. What advice does Lucas ask of Zoe?
(a) Which movie he should take Libby to see.
(b) Whether he should be on the track team in the fall.
(c) How he should deal with the boys from the park.
(d) How he should tell his parents about Zoe.

5. When Lucas asks Zoe for advice about "a friend," who does she think he means at first?
(a) Roy.
(b) Her.
(c) His mother.
(d) Connor?

6. What are Zoe's dogs' names?
(a) Big and Little.
(b) Rembrandt and Vermeer.
(c) Laurel and Hardy.
(d) Roosevelt and Truman.

7. Why does Connor say he hopes his father returns?
(a) Because his mother's upset.
(b) Because he and his mom are worried about his father.
(c) Because he misses him.
(d) Because he wants to borrow the car.

8. What keeps interrupting Lucas as he reads his brother's letter?
(a) A dog in the backyard barking.
(b) A car stereo.
(c) His parents' fighting.
(d) A blaring television.

9. When does Chapter 2 take place?
(a) The first day of school.
(b) The first day of summer.
(c) The second-to-last day of school.
(d) Two days after spring break.

10. As he is preparing for his second date with Libby, who suddenly appears at Lucas's house?
(a) Zoe.
(b) Mrs. Barnes.
(c) Mr. Barnes.
(d) Libby.

11. What does Connor do in the middle of the game with Lucas in Chapter 5?
(a) Forfeit.
(b) Cheat.
(c) Cry.
(d) Fall.

12. What must Lucas do before he and Libby can go on their date?
(a) Meet her parents.
(b) Decide where to eat.
(c) Ask his parents for money.
(d) Call her.

13. Why is Connor angry with Lucas in Chapter 9?
(a) Lucas is not joining the track team.
(b) Connor is in love with Libby.
(c) Lucas never mentioned his date with Libby.
(d) Lucas has not been over to see him lately.

14. What does Lucas discover about Zoe's past?
(a) Zoe is blind.
(b) Zoe killed her parents when she was a child.
(c) Zoe worked for the Nazis during WWII.
(d) Zoe accidentally caused the death of two children.

15. What does Zoe insist on doing after her and Lucas' second date?
(a) Throwing away the rose Lucas gave her.
(b) Taking the longest route home.
(c) Stopping at Connor's house.
(d) Walking home alone.

Short Answer Questions

1. At his track tryout, what confuses Lucas?

2. What does Lucas get for Zoe from the store?

3. On what day does Lucas get his allowance?

4. What do Lucas and Connor do at the park?

5. What does Connor confess to Lucas in Chapter 5?

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