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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 does Mr. Midas say when he sees John at the beginning of Chapter 10?
(a) "Hi, John!"
(b) "Hey John, I'll walk with you."
(c) "Hello, hello!"
(d) "John!"

2. How often has John had a solo in the orchestra?
(a) Just this time.
(b) Twice.
(c) Five times.
(d) Three times.

3. In Chapter 7, who is to lead the students to lunch?
(a) Rachel and Bob.
(b) Timothy and Robin.
(c) Betty and Ellen.
(d) Susan and John.

4. In Chapter 7, what type of fruit is in the dish that John takes for lunch?
(a) Cherries and blueberries.
(b) Bananas and oranges.
(c) Raspberries and pears.
(d) Oranges, grapefruit, banana, and grapes.

5. In Chapter 10, what does Dr. Cranium give John?
(a) Smoothie;
(b) Green drink.
(c) Dr. Cranium's Elixir.
(d) Vitamins.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 8, how is Mrs. Quaver's reaction described when John tries to play his trumpet?

2. Where does John do his practicing for orchestra when he is at home?

3. In Chapter 10, where does Mr. Midas suggest that he and John go?

4. In Chapter 8, after the line, "Where the blackbird sings the latest," what instrument makes a peep sound?

5. For Susan's birthday party, where are games played?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Susan get upset with John at her birthday party in Chapter 9?

2. In Chapter 7, what has John thought about the sort of meal his mother always wanted him to eat?

3. What happens when John tries to play his piece for the orchestra in Chapter 8?

4. In Chapter 7, what does John select to eat for lunch?

5. At the end of Chapter 8, what does John do when his trumpet turns to chocolate and he cannot play his part?

6. What does Dr. Cranium decide to give John for his problem and what is the medicine like?

7. What do John and his father talk about when they meet on the street in Chapter 10?

8. What is Susan wearing at her birthday party?

9. At the end of Chapter 7, what happens when John eats his lunch in the cafeteria?

10. What is John thinking as he runs away from orchestra class?

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