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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. In the illustration of the White vs. Indian boy in Chapter 8: "How to Fight Monsters," the white boy is depicted wearing what kinds of shoes?
(a) The latest Air Jordans.
(b) Cowboy boots.
(c) Birkenstock sandals.
(d) Canvas tennis shoes from Safeway.

2. What does Junior go dressed as at school in Chapter 11: "Halloween"?
(a) A homeless person.
(b) A vampire.
(c) A tribal shaman.
(d) A zombie.

3. How does Junior portray himself and Rowdy in the cartoon that he draws in Chapter 14: "Thanksgiving"?
(a) As vampires.
(b) As white kids.
(c) As superheroes.
(d) As werewolves.

4. Where does Junior see Rowdy as he leaves Rowdy's house in Chapter 14: "Thanksgiving"?
(a) Across the street at the playground.
(b) In an upstairs window.
(c) Leaving church.
(d) In his backyard.

5. Who is Junior's geology teacher at Reardan?
(a) Mr. Grant.
(b) Mrs. Smith.
(c) Mr. Dodge.
(d) Mr. P.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whom does Junior confess to about his love for the beautiful Indian girl in Chapter 10: "Tears of a Clown"?

2. What color bandana does Junior's grandmother wear whenever she visits friends?

3. Whom does Junior wish he could ask for advice about Penelope in Chapter 11: "Halloween"?

4. What offensive name does the girl that Junior falls in love with call him in Chapter 10: "Tears of a Clown"?

5. Mr. P tells Junior in Chapter 5: "Hope Against Hope," "That's how we were taught to teach you. We were supposed to kill the Indian to save" what?

Short Essay Questions

1. What action does Junior take toward reconciliation with Rowdy in Chapter 14: "Thanksgiving"?

2. How does Junior discover Penelope's eating disorder in Chapter 15: "Hunger Pains"?

3. How does Arnold Spirit, Sr. handle the situation with Oscar in Chapter 2: "Why Chicken Means So Much to Me"? How does Junior respond to the situation?

4. Why does Junior say he is a member of "The Black Eye of the Month Club"? How does this status affect Junior's actions?

5. What do Junior's parents initially think when he tells them of his plans in Chapter 6: "Go Means Go"?

6. How does Junior compare his and Oscar's family' circumstances in Chapter 3: "Revenge Is My Middle Name"?

7. What conversation do Eugene and Junior have when Eugene drops Junior off at school in Chapter 9: "Grandmother Gives Me Some Advice"?

8. Why does Mr. P tell Junior that he forgives him in Chapter 5: "Hope Against Hope"?

9. How does Junior justify Rowdy's reaction to his announcement in Chapter 7: "Rowdy Sings the Blues"?

10. What leads up to Junior throwing the textbook in Chapter 4: "Because Geometry Is Not a Country Somewhere Near France"?

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