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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 1 - 50.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Paul realize when he watches the Middle School soccer practice?
(a) He is a better goalie than anyone on the team.
(b) They are a really crummy team.
(c) He will have to work hard to get on the team.
(d) They are too good for him.

2. What does Erik tell kids when they ask why Paul wears such thick glasses?
(a) Paul was born that way.
(b) Paul was hit in the head with a baseball bat.
(c) They don't know why his sight is so bad.
(d) Paul stared at a solar eclipse too long.

3. Who are waiting for Paul and his mother in Tangerine?
(a) No one, his brother and father will arrive a day later.
(b) His aunt and uncle.
(c) His grandmother and grandfather.
(d) His father and brother.

4. Who is Erik starting to hang out with?
(a) Mike Costello.
(b) Andy Nuemberg.
(c) Tim Talon.
(d) Arthur Bauer.

5. Why does Mrs. Fisher want to go through the house before she and Paul leave at the opening of the book?
(a) To make sure nothing is left.
(b) To make sure it is clean.
(c) To make sure all electrical appliances are turned off.
(d) To check for any open windows.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Paul describe his mother's way of moving?

2. Who sees the smoke at the house Sunday morning first?

3. What do Paul and Joey begin doing together?

4. What did Mr. Fisher do when Erik showed potential as a football player?

5. What is happening when Paul wakes on Saturday?

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