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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old is Cal's mom when they move in Chapter 4?
(a) 36.
(b) 46.
(c) 39.
(d) 43.

2. Who is the astronaut being interviewed on the episode of Shooting Stars that appears in Chapter 2?
(a) Mark Bennan.
(b) Calvin Lewis.
(c) Grace Tucker.
(d) Andrew Richards.

3. For what commercial airline has Cal's father been working as a pilot?
(a) Delta.
(b) Pan-Am.
(c) American Airlines.
(d) Southwest Airlines.

4. Who is the host of Shooting Stars, which appears in Chapter 2?
(a) Grace Tucker.
(b) Kiara Samuel.
(c) Mae Carol Jemison.
(d) Josh Farrow.

5. What news outlet picked up Cal's article about NASA buying every house on the market in Clear Lake?
(a) CNN.
(b) The Washington Post.
(c) MSNBC.
(d) The New York Times.

6. How long does Cal say it has been since his family moved in the opening of Chapter 13?
(a) 8 days.
(b) 3 weeks.
(c) 2 months.
(d) 2 weeks.

7. Where does Cal go after learning about the plane crash in Chapter 13?
(a) To Shannon's house.
(b) To Leon's house.
(c) To his father's office.
(d) To Deb's apartment.

8. Who is being interviewed in the segment of Shooting Stars that concludes Chapter 11?
(a) Mark Bannon.
(b) Grace Tucker.
(c) Stephanie Jonasson.
(d) Donna Szleifer.

9. What does Cal say to Leon in the end of Chapter 13 (131)?
(a) "Call me."
(b) "I hate you."
(c) "I love you."
(d) "I like you."

10. What word does Leon ask Cal not to use in Chapter 9?
(a) "Howdy."
(b) "Sir."
(c) "Par'dner."
(d) "Stan."

11. What band does Cal listen to in order to drown out his parents' arguing in Chapter 2?
(a) Nirvana.
(b) The Who.
(c) The Beatles.
(d) Cheap Trick.

12. Who lets Leon and Cal try out the space simulator in Chapter 11?
(a) Carmela.
(b) Andrea.
(c) Byron.
(d) Stephanie.

13. What does Cal refer to as his porkpie hat with a wide brim in Chapter 10?
(a) His Buster Keaton hat.
(b) His Dr. Seuss hat.
(c) His George Michael hat.
(d) His John Mayer hat.

14. What magazine does Cal say Leon's family was on the cover of in Chapter 9?
(a) Time.
(b) The New Yorker.
(c) Sports Life.
(d) People.

15. About how many viewers does Cal say he had on the live feed with Brendan in Chapter 12?
(a) 200,000.
(b) 150,000.
(c) 300,000.
(d) 350,000.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is first to take the stage in Chapter 8?

2. How does Cal's dad respond to the atmosphere of the welcome party when he walks in, in Chapter 9?

3. How does Cal describe his diet in Chapter 1?

4. When does Cal's dad say they are moving in Chapter 3?

5. When was the episode of Shooting Stars first aired that closes Chapter 3?

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