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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 41: Old Books and New Stories - Chapter 50: Thinking About Flying .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Stella tells her mother that she would love to go to what location in Spindale?
(a) The hospital.
(b) The museum.
(c) The library.
(d) The private school.

2. What term does Stella use to describe how she feels after the winner of the contest is announced?
(a) Elated.
(b) Dumb.
(c) Low.
(d) Mean.

3. Who convinces the reluctant member of the Mills family to come along on voting day?
(a) Papa.
(b) Stella.
(c) Roscoe.
(d) Jojo.

4. The narrator states, "As he spoke, Spoon Man" took what action "like the wind" (89)?
(a) Wheezed.
(b) Whistled.
(c) Ran.
(d) Exhaled.

5. What grade does Stella earn on her essay?
(a) B.
(b) D.
(c) C.
(d) A.

Short Answer Questions

1. What gesture does Dr. Packard use to underscore his refusal to help Stella?

2. Who agrees to let Stella and Jojo ride in her car?

3. For what purpose does Jojo arise on the night he sees a headless animal in the yard?

4. Rather than completing her Saturday chore, Stella would usually rather take what action?

5. How old is Tony?

(see the answer key)

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