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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. How many balloons are filled when a water fight begins at the block party?

2. Where does Portico do a lot of Floppity-Flips on his way to the Super Space Warriors movie?

3. When Portico does yoga, what is his favorite pose?

4. What type of drinks are handed out at the block party in Episode 5?

5. What is Soup's real name?

Short Essay Questions

1. What deal does Herbert want to make with Portico and Zola in Episode 6?

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

3. What do Portico and Zola think about Cut Day?

4. When is there a block party at Skylight Gardens, and what happens at a block party?

5. Who is Romello Mann, and what do people think of him?

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

7. At the end of Episode 7, what are Portico's parents arguing about, and what does he do?

8. What is Zola doing in Episode 4 when Portico goes to find her after seeing his parents arguing again?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

Portico struggles with anxiety, something he calls “frets.” Why does Portico suffer from the frets? How does he learn to manage his anxiety?

Essay Topic 3

Colors are sometimes associated with mood. If you could assign a color to represent the mood of Stuntboy, In the Meantime, what color would it be? Why? Would you choose different colors to describe the mood in different episodes?

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