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

2. What time does Mrs. Fisher think they will arrive in Tangerine?
(a) By nine at night.
(b) By four in the afternoon.
(c) She doesn't have any idea when they might arrive.
(d) Somewhere around midnight.

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

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

5. What does Paul wear on the soccer field?
(a) Nothing special but regular soccer gear.
(b) Goggles.
(c) Gloves.
(d) A helmet.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Paul say Erik learned to kick for football?

2. What does Paul call his father always talking about Erik's football activities?

3. What is the name of the high school football team?

4. What do Paul and his mother find out about the smoke?

5. What does the group of boys Paul sees at the carnival have with them?

Short Essay Questions

1. What makes the noise Paul hears when he leaves the principal's office and what do the students do about it?

2. What does Paul think about Arthur and Erik are saying about Mike?

3. Why is Paul put off the soccer team and what is his reaction when he hears about it?

4. What does Paul and his mother learn about muck fires, and what happens when a thunderstorm hits?

5. To what does Paul wake on August 9, who does he tell and what does she say to him? What do they do about the problem?

6. What does Paul hear Arthur and Erik saying about Mike Costello?

7. What is Paul's mother's response about him being kicked off the soccer team?

8. What does Paul say about how his mother has arranged their move?

9. How do Paul and his mother arrive in Florida, and what does Paul's father say when they arrive?

10. What news does Erik tell Paul and Mrs. Fisher when Erik comes home from school on Tuesday?

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