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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. On what road does Cal pull over with Leon in Chapter 16?
(a) Lewiston Road.
(b) Jordan Road.
(c) Smith Road.
(d) Riverview Road.

2. Who does Cal get to conspire with him against StarWatch in Chapter 14?
(a) Kat.
(b) Leon.
(c) Cal's dad.
(d) Kiara.

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

4. What is Cal's family's departure time for the launch in Chapter 19?
(a) 5:40.
(b) 8:30.
(c) 7:30.
(d) 9:00.

5. One in how many Texans are immigrants, according to Carmela in Chapter 24?
(a) 10.
(b) 9.
(c) 7.
(d) 5.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Cal tell Deb he almost did in Chapter 27?

2. What emojis are featured in the text Cal receives from Leon in the opening of Chapter 14?

3. To what cassette does Cal listen in Chapter 27?

4. Who coded the link on Cal's channel to assist viewers in sharing the videos and contacting representatives?

5. For how long does Cal say he and his mother have not seen or talked to his dad in the beginning of Chapter 21?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Leon feel upset at the celebration party in Chapter 17?

2. Who does Cal interview second at NASA in Chapter 24? What does this interview reveal?

3. What image is flashed on the screen during the rocket launch on Shooting Stars in Chapter 21? How does Cal react?

4. What does Cal decide to do in order to reconcile with Deb in Chapter 22? Why does he change his mind?

5. Who is interviewed on Shooting Stars in the end of Chapter 20? How does the interview end?

6. Who does Cal interview first at NASA in Chapter 24? What does this character talk about?

7. Give a brief description of Apollo 13 and discuss why it is referenced in the book.

8. What happens at the launch in Chapter 19? What does this foreshadow?

9. What does Cal do in Chapter 15 to "out" StarWatch?

10. How do the Shooting Stars episodes begin to change in tone by Chapter 18?

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