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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When did NASA pick its first astronauts for the Orpheus mission, according to Cal in Chapter 2?
(a) 2 years ago.
(b) 3 years ago.
(c) 5 years ago.
(d) 1 year ago.

2. What is the name of the space center where Cal's dad works?
(a) The NASA Glenn Space Center.
(b) The NASA Johnson Space Center.
(c) The NASA Armstrong Space Center.
(d) The NASA Reagan Space Center.

3. What season and episode of Shooting Stars closes out Chapter 3?
(a) Season 1; Episode 10.
(b) Season 1; Episode 5.
(c) Season 2; Episode 3.
(d) Season 1; Episode 4.

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

5. What nickname does Deb call Cal when they talk on the phone in Chapter 9?
(a) Kentucky Cal.
(b) Astrokid.
(c) Carnie Cal.
(d) Callie.

6. What does Calvin buy at the store where he meets Deb in the Lower East Side in Chapter 1?
(a) Compact discs.
(b) Cassette tapes.
(c) Record albums.
(d) Flowers.

7. How many followers does Cal say he has in the opening of Chapter 1?
(a) 254,000.
(b) 435,000.
(c) 145,000.
(d) 1.2 million.

8. Where is Cal supposed to start an internship next week in Chapter 3?
(a) NASA.
(b) The New York Times.
(c) Buzzfeed.
(d) E!

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

10. How long is the car ride from Brooklyn to Clear Lake described as in Chapter 5?
(a) 12 hours.
(b) 32 hours.
(c) 24 hours.
(d) 16 hours.

11. What is Brendan's last name?
(a) James.
(b) Lewis.
(c) Roberts.
(d) Stein.

12. On what network is the show Shooting Stars broadcast, according to Cal in Chapter 3?
(a) StarWatch Network.
(b) Starz Network.
(c) The Disney Channel.
(d) E! Network.

13. What is the setting of Chapter 8?
(a) NASA headquarters.
(b) The community garden.
(c) The Lewis Home.
(d) The Tucker home.

14. How old does Brendan say he is in Chapter 12?
(a) 29.
(b) 42.
(c) 25.
(d) 32.

15. Where did Cal first meet Deb?
(a) At the mailbox.
(b) At the movie theater.
(c) At the mall.
(d) At the skate park.

Short Answer Questions

1. What train does Cal exit in Times Square in Chapter 1?

2. What band does Cal listen to in order to drown out his parents' arguing in Chapter 2?

3. Where is the Holiday Inn that Cal jokes about reviewing on his video update in Chapter 5?

4. Who does Kat say is battling with Cal's dad over the record player when she joins Cal and Leon in Chapter 9?

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

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