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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. Who is the reporter from KHOU-TV that interviews Cal in his driveway in Chapter 6?
(a) Gracie Bennett.
(b) Grace Tucker.
(c) Emily Swanson.
(d) Becca Lewis.

2. Who did Cal kiss that caused his romantic relationship with Deb to end?
(a) James.
(b) Jeremy.
(c) Richard.
(d) Josh.

3. Where is the Holiday Inn that Cal jokes about reviewing on his video update in Chapter 5?
(a) Durham, North Carolina.
(b) Atlanta, Georgia.
(c) Mesa, New Mexico.
(d) Higginsville, Mississippi.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What app does Cal use to broadcast his weekend update in Chapter 1?

2. How old does Brendan say he is in Chapter 12?

3. How long is the car ride from Brooklyn to Clear Lake described as in Chapter 5?

4. How old is Cal's mom when they move in Chapter 4?

5. For what commercial airline has Cal's father been working as a pilot?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Cal's social media outlet, and what is his standing in the beginning of the novel?

2. Who does Cal interview at NASA in Chapter 12? Why does this become important?

3. Why does Cal feel his family is inadequate as a NASA family?

4. How does Cal describe his family life early in the novel?

5. What is StarWatch, and how would you compare it to contemporary media?

6. Why does Cal become upset over a message in Chapter 8?

7. How does the theme of selfishness play out through the character of Cal's father?

8. Where does Cal meet Deb in Chapter 1? Why is this setting noteworthy?

9. How does Cal describe the way he is perceived by others in the opening of the novel?

10. How is the Orpheus project described in Chapter 1?

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