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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. When Portico tells Zola about his parents' fight in Episode 4, which Episode of Super Space Warriors does she think of?

2. When does Portico have to do chores?

3. What are used for decorations instead of balloons at a block party?

4. Where are the fancy plates from that Gran Gran has, but no one can eat on?

5. What does Zola do on Cut Day?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the narrator want for the theme song in Episode 6?

2. What happens when it is Jason Crowder's turn to get his hair cut?

3. What is Cut Day?

4. In Episode 6 after Portico finds his parents arguing about a clock, how does Mrs. Brawner try to help him calm down?

5. What do Portico and Zola do with the dust bunnies when she comes over during chore time?

6. Who is Soup, and why is he called Soup?

7. What are Portico's parents arguing over after Cut Day?

8. What happens in Episode 42 of Super Space Warriors?

9. What is inside the room with the half door?

10. What deal does Marvin make when he agrees to let Portico cut his hair?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Novels can be structured and divided in different ways. How does the structure of a novel provide clarity and flow to a story? What are section titles? What are some purposes of section titles? How does Reynolds use section titles in Stuntboy, In the Meantime?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Portico and Zola learn that Soup is Herbert’s stepfather. How does this revelation change Portico and Zola’s understanding of Herbert and why he acts the way he does?

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