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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Portico leaves the birthday party, what are his parents fighting over?

2. After Portico's parents tell him they are moving, what does he discover them fighting over?

3. What happens when Portico is bumped when he is doing a walking handstand?

4. What apartment does Zola live in?

5. On what floor does Ms. Majesty Morris live?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Portico become Stuntboy?

2. Who is Stuntboy and why has no one ever heard of him?

3. What stunt is Portico inspired to create after watching Mr. Brawner sell a lawn chair?

4. How did Portico protect Zola on the first day of school when she was new to Skylight Gardens?

5. After the incident with Herbert on the first day of school last year, how did Zola help Portico with his frets?

6. What are Portico's parents arguing about after he helps Mr. Brawner sell a chair?

7. Where did Portico's parents get a coffee table, and how has it been used?

8. What is the Zamarama Zigzag, and how does it work?

9. How does Portico meet Herbert?

10. How does Portico save Mr. Chico in the stairwell?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Zola and Portico become friends. When do Zola and Portico become friends? How do they take care of one another? What type of friendship do they have?

Essay Topic 2

Zola and Mrs. Brawner try to help Portico control his anxiety. How do Zola and Mrs. Brawner try to help Portico control his anxiety? Are they able to help him?

Essay Topic 3

Portico and Zola are fascinated by Soup. Who is Soup? Why are Portico and Zola fascinated by him?

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