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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. What franchise is the subject of Solo's tee shirt and pencil case?
(a) Harry Potter.
(b) Star Wars.
(c) Star Trek.
(d) Doctor Who.

2. Riley says that Congressman Sean Cavanaugh engages in what action when he is angry?
(a) He turns beet red.
(b) He widens his eyes.
(c) He clenches his fists.
(d) He breathes hard and fast through his nose.

3. What time does Riley tell Bec they are required to be home on weeknights?
(a) 11:00 p.m.
(b) 10:00 p.m.
(c) 8:00 p.m.
(d) 8:30 p.m.

4. What happens to make Jim finally sit down during the standoff with Solo?
(a) Sierra touches his arm.
(b) The warning bell rings.
(c) The fire alarm goes off.
(d) A teacher walks by.

5. On what condition does Riley agree to let their parents take them to school on the first day?
(a) That they drop Riley off at least five blocks away from school.
(b) That they do not take the motorcycle and sidecar.
(c) That they do not kiss or hug Riley in front of any other students.
(d) That they do not take the black Lincoln town car.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the name of Riley's previous school?

2. To whom does Bec take Riley's computer when Riley wants to connect to the internet?

3. What happened during Riley's first week of sophomore year that caused them to avoid the lunchroom at all costs?

4. What does Riley tell their parents they want to do instead of attending the fundraiser?

5. Solo responds to Jim's behavior toward Riley at the lunch table by calling Jim what name?

Short Essay Questions

1. 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?

2. What does Riley mean with the words, "At least I can tell Doctor Ann I tried"? (1)

3. What action does Riley describe as being "like a suicide ritual" (64)?

4. How does Riley feel about the lack of uniforms at the public high school?

5. What clothing does Riley choose for the first day of public high school, and what is Riley hoping to accomplish with this choice?

6. Discuss the author's use of hyperbole to characterize Riley's voice.

7. How is foreshadowing used within Riley's mention of having "strange and pleasant dreams" (81) after thinking of Bec's hand on Riley's knee earlier in the evening?

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

9. What adjective does Solo apply to Riley during their first meeting that causes Riley to glow with pleasure?

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

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