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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) Water ballons.
(b) Spray paint.
(c) Switchblades.
(d) Soccer balls.

2. What time of the morning does Paul and his mother leave their former city?
(a) Six.
(b) Eight.
(c) Nine.
(d) Five.

3. What can Paul not understand about Erik and Arthur?
(a) How they can make fun of Joey.
(b) Laughing about Mike's death.
(c) Why they are friends.
(d) Why they are there instead of at Mike's house.

4. What position does Paul play in soccer?
(a) Center.
(b) Wing.
(c) Goalie.
(d) Forward.

5. Where does Mr. Fisher work?
(a) Tangerine County Waste Management.
(b) Civil Engineering Department of Tangerine County.
(c) Tangerine County Electrical Power Plant.
(d) Tangerine County Roads and Parks Department.

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

7. What does Paul's mother do when she finds out Mike is dead?
(a) Goes to the Costello's house.
(b) Cooks dinner.
(c) Call Mr. Fisher.
(d) Goes to the hospital.

8. Where does Paul catch the bus to school?
(a) At the subdivision entrance.
(b) His mother drives him to school.
(c) In front of their home.
(d) He walks to school.

9. What kind of position does Joey's father have?
(a) Scientist.
(b) Police Chief.
(c) Physician.
(d) Lawyer.

10. What is the name of the subdivision where Paul lives?
(a) Waveryly Hills.
(b) Shady Oaks.
(c) Pinecrest Lakes.
(d) Lake Windsor Downs.

11. How does Paul find out he cannot play soccer?
(a) His parents receive a letter.
(b) He is called into the principal's office.
(c) During practice.
(d) The coach calls his mother.

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

13. Why are Paul's parents arguing on Saturday?
(a) Mr. Fisher thinks his wife coddles Paul.
(b) Because Mrs. Fisher wants Erik off the team.
(c) They are fighting about who goes to PTA.
(d) Over the football practice not being canceled for Mike's funeral.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Paul questioned about by the principal?

3. What time does Mrs. Fisher think they will arrive in Tangerine?

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

5. What nickname do the children give Paul because of soccer?

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