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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When does Cal set the recording with Carmela to air live in Chapter 24?
(a) 9:00.
(b) 9:45.
(c) 9:15.
(d) 8:30.

2. Who is the autographed portrait of that Cal describes his father taking out from storage in Chapter 17?
(a) Gordon Cooper.
(b) Stephanie Jonasson.
(c) Jim Lovell.
(d) Alan Shepard.

3. Where does Cal suggest he and his mother go after the failed launch in Chapter 20?
(a) To the hotel.
(b) To the NASA headquarters.
(c) To his dad's office.
(d) To Brooklyn.

4. Where does Cal's dad say to go after he finishes his interview with Carmela in Chapter 24?
(a) Room 343.
(b) Room 4501.
(c) Room 3523.
(d) Room 246.

5. At what time does Cal's mother wake him up in the opening of Chapter 14?
(a) 6:30.
(b) 5:40.
(c) 7:15.
(d) 8:00.

6. Why does Deb say she moved in Chapter 21?
(a) Her mother was arrested.
(b) Her father left the family.
(c) Her parents were evicted.
(d) Her parents kicked her out.

7. To what cassette does Cal listen in Chapter 27?
(a) Dolly Parton.
(b) Tom Waits.
(c) Heart.
(d) The Cure.

8. For how long does Leon say his mother will be gone on the mission in Chapter 26?
(a) 3 years.
(b) 4 years.
(c) 2 years.
(d) 1 year.

9. What does Cal tell Deb he almost did in Chapter 27?
(a) Drove up to see her.
(b) Went to NASA to resign.
(c) Broke up with Leon.
(d) Stole money from his mom.

10. Where does Deb say she is staying with her cousin in Chapter 21?
(a) Coney Island.
(b) Queens.
(c) Rockaway.
(d) Bensonhust.

11. What issue does Leon struggle with?
(a) Alcoholism.
(b) Bulimia.
(c) Depression.
(d) Obesity.

12. For how long does Cal say he and his mother have not seen or talked to his dad in the beginning of Chapter 21?
(a) 3 days.
(b) 5 days.
(c) 4 days.
(d) 2 days.

13. Where did Cal's mom go to feel close to her sister after she passed away in Brooklyn?
(a) The Brooklyn Bistro.
(b) Central Park.
(c) Prospect Park.
(d) The Brooklyn Bridge.

14. What is the name of the privately-funded space program led by Ariana Rogers?
(a) StarLight.
(b) Western Horizons.
(c) JET-EX.
(d) Space-X.

15. What season and episode of Shooting Stars appears in the end of Chapter 18?
(a) Season 2; Episode 11.
(b) Season 1; Episode 10.
(c) Season 1; Episode 4.
(d) Season 2; Episode 6.

Short Answer Questions

1. When does Cal set his interview with Brendan to go live in Chapter 24?

2. Who is the blurry recording of that is featured on the Shooting Stars finale in Chapter 21?

3. What kind of car does Carl's dad drive?

4. Where does Cal's mom say they will be flying in a few days to see a satellite launch in Chapter 17?

5. What caused the death of Cal's maternal aunt?

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