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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Portico go when he leaves the birthday party and finds his parents arguing in his apartment?
(a) Dumb waiter.
(b) Trash room.
(c) Laundry room.
(d) Library.

2. How many balloons does the narrator say are needed for a birthday party?
(a) 200.
(b) 100.
(c) A thousand or two.
(d) A million or two.

3. What does Gran call the intestines?
(a) Jiggles.
(b) Squigglies.
(c) Doodles.
(d) Zigzags.

4. What type of chips does Portico switch to in Episode 2?
(a) Salt & vinegar.
(b) Jalapeno.
(c) Original.
(d) Cheddar and sour cream.

5. When Portico's father was a boy, what was he called?
(a) Peanut-Head.
(b) Walnut-Head.
(c) Softball-Head.
(d) Basketball-Head.

6. How many days have Portico and Zola known each other at the beginning of the book?
(a) 182.
(b) 176.
(c) 163.
(d) 159.

7. Where does the narrator say that Stuntboy's story begins?
(a) Fortress.
(b) Castle.
(c) Citadel.
(d) Fort.

8. What apartment does Zola live in?
(a) 4E.
(b) 4C.
(c) 4H.
(d) 4A.

9. What jewelry does Herbert Singletary the Worst wear?
(a) Ring.
(b) Earring.
(c) Bracelet.
(d) Necklace.

10. In Episode 1, what is grown in the community garden at Skylight Gardens?
(a) Watermelons and pumpkins.
(b) Corn, peas, and green beans.
(c) Potatoes and strawberries.
(d) Peas and carrots.

11. Where did Portico's parents get a coffee table?
(a) By the dumpsters outside their building.
(b) On the sidewalk outside their building.
(c) At a thrift store.
(d) At a garage sale.

12. On what day of Portico and Zola's friendship does Mr. Brawner ask them to help him sell a lawn chair?
(a) 169.
(b) 172.
(c) 175.
(d) 167.

13. In Episode 3, how many days are Zola and Portico into their friendship?
(a) 168.
(b) 174.
(c) 152.
(d) 183.

14. After Portico leaves the birthday party, what are his parents fighting over?
(a) Side table.
(b) Coffee table.
(c) Nightstand.
(d) Dining room table.

15. In Episode 3, what does Mr. Mister wash in the laundry room?
(a) Jeans.
(b) Shirts.
(c) Jackets.
(d) Shoelaces.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Portico do when he gets back to his apartment and sees his dad holding the picture frame?

2. After Mr. Brawner sells a lawn chair to Ms. Morris, what does Portico find his parents arguing about?

3. Where does Mr. Mister stand daily typing and retying his shoes?

4. What does Gran Gran call the brain?

5. What is Portico's favorite dinner?

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