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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Riley's dad react when he sees their choice of first-day-of-school outfit?
(a) He gives Riley's mother a knowing look.
(b) He grins from ear to ear.
(c) His smile fades.
(d) He looks away.

2. In which class does Riley sit behind Casey Reese?
(a) French.
(b) Precalculus.
(c) AP Geography.
(d) AP English.

3. In whose room does Riley notice two of their favorite books, The Catcher in the Rye and Bridge to Terabithia?
(a) Solo.
(b) Bec.
(c) Congressman Sean Cavanaugh.
(d) Erik.

4. Who is the first person to leave class after the AP Government quiz?
(a) Riley.
(b) Bec.
(c) Sierra.
(d) Solo.

5. What reason does Bec cite when telling Riley that her father travels a lot?
(a) He travels for naturopathic cancer treatments.
(b) His work requires travel.
(c) He likes hot climates.
(d) He has a girlfriend in another state.

Short Answer Questions

1. What sound is heard when Riley's alarm goes off just before they attend the political fundraiser?

2. What is NOT one of the treatments being used to help Riley improve their mental health?

3. What is NOT one of "the big three" (26) coping mechanisms recommended by Doctor Ann?

4. When Riley sees two football players one morning before school, whom does he see giving Jim a small unidentified object?

5. Which of "the big three" (26) coping mechanisms recommended by Doctor Ann is most strongly resisted by Riley?

Short Essay Questions

1. When the girl contemplating suicide contacts Riley, what piece of Riley's advice does she take that leads to negative consequences?

2. What does Riley do when overcome by self-pity while eating alone on the ramp?

3. Why does Riley take the Starburst offered by Solo, even though they do not want it?

4. How does the author demonstrate to the reader in Chapter One that Riley and his father Congressman Sean Cavanaugh are on different wavelengths throughout much of the narrative?

5. What is the symbolism of the list of French names?

6. Why does Riley feel their parents are close to asking them to again start attending political events with the family?

7. How does it make Riley feel when the blog attracts more than 500 followers?

8. What is the first clue Riley gets that a peer must know about Riley and Alix being one and the same?

9. What is the significance of the author's allusions to The Catcher in the Rye and Bridge to Terabithia when listing Riley's favorite books?

10. What is demonstrated about Solo's character when he tells Riley that "High school sucks for everyone" (95)?

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