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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "A Bright Blue Day".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The narrator states that though Wanda does not have any friends, "a lot of girls" (9) wait for her under what kind of trees on Oliver Street?
(a) Elm.
(b) Oak.
(c) Willow.
(d) Maple.

2. In which classroom is the narrative set?
(a) Room 11.
(b) Room 13.
(c) Room 237.
(d) Room 32.

3. How does Wanda get Peggy's attention before whispering something to her?
(a) She touches Peggy's arm.
(b) She tugs on Peggy's sleeve.
(c) She waves her hand in front of Peggy's face.
(d) She tugs on Peggy's purse.

4. Maddie recalls that after the events with Wanda on the "bright blue" (21) day, the weather had changed in what way?
(a) The rain had begun to fall.
(b) The wind had begun to blow.
(c) The weather had changed only slightly.
(d) The weather had not changed, but it had no longer seemed the same.

5. With whom does old man Svenson live?
(a) His turtle.
(b) His bird.
(c) His dog and cat.
(d) His raccoon.

Short Answer Questions

1. The girls' first emotional response to hearing Wanda's claim quickly turns into what emotion instead?

2. What is the name of the classroom teacher featured within the narrative?

3. From what country had Wanda's family originally hailed?

4. The other children make fun of Wanda for which quality of her forehead?

5. The narrator states that no one had ever seen Wanda taking what action?

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