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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the group of boys Paul sees at the carnival have with them?
(a) Spray paint.
(b) Soccer balls.
(c) Water ballons.
(d) Switchblades.

2. What is happening when Paul wakes on Saturday?
(a) Erik is burning breakfast.
(b) A lightning storm.
(c) Nothing is happening.
(d) His mother is playing the piano.

3. What does Paul call his father always talking about Erik's football activities?
(a) The Erik is Center of the Universe Syndrome.
(b) The Football for College Dream.
(c) The Erik Fisher Football Dream.
(d) The Dote on Erik Syndrome.

4. What position does Mr. Costello have in the subdivision?
(a) Head of ground maintenance.
(b) Contractor who built the subdivision.
(c) Head of security.
(d) President of the Homeowners' Association.

5. How does Mike Costello die?
(a) Motorcycle wreck.
(b) Lightning hitting the goal post.
(c) Illness.
(d) Car accident.

6. What does Paul say ruined his move to Florida?
(a) Being kicked off the soccer team.
(b) Florida being so hot.
(c) School officials finding out about his sight.
(d) Bringing Erik with them.

7. Why does the coach say handicapped people cannot play sports?
(a) Because of insurance.
(b) The other kids are uncomfortable.
(c) Handicapped people are too much trouble.
(d) They are not good enough for the team.

8. What did Mr. Fisher do when Erik showed potential as a football player?
(a) Became a sports fan.
(b) Started fawnig on him.
(c) Started driving him hard.
(d) Started making the two brothers practice together.

9. What does the coach say about stopping or changing the time of football practice?
(a) He will suspend practice.
(b) He wants it to stay as it is.
(c) He will change it to Saturday.
(d) He will change it to the morning.

10. What does Paul's mother do Sunday morning after she goes outside?
(a) Calls the fire department.
(b) Tells Paul to stay in the house.
(c) Makes Paul wear a dust mask outside.
(d) Runs over to the neighbor.

11. Where are Erik and Mr. Fisher on Sunday?
(a) At the University of Florida football stadium.
(b) At the high school tossing the football.
(c) At the beach.
(d) At a pancake house.

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

13. On September 5, what is Paul doing when Erik arrives home with Arthur?
(a) Reading.
(b) Watching television.
(c) Carrying in groceries.
(d) Shooting baskets.

14. What does Paul tell his guide the first day of school?
(a) He likes her.
(b) He cannot get to class by himself.
(c) He doesn't need her help.
(d) He is sight impaired, not stupid.

15. What does Paul do when conversation about Erik and football starts?
(a) Sits in the chair and sulks.
(b) Struts around the living room.
(c) Laughs at Erik.
(d) Goes to his bedroom.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens when a sinkhole forms on the school grounds?

2. Why does Mrs. Fisher want to go through the house before she and Paul leave at the opening of the book?

3. What does Paul's mother say about Paul not being able to play soccer?

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

5. What time of the morning does Paul and his mother leave their former city?

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