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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 1 - 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Evan say he does not want to go to the 7-Eleven with Jessie?
(a) He has no money.
(b) He does not want to be around her.
(c) He is too lazy and wants to stay home.
(d) He needs to help their mother with the air conditioner.

2. What did the letter Even and Jessie received from the school say?
(a) Evan is suspended for a fight.
(b) Their uniforms will be different this year.
(c) School is postponed another week due to weather.
(d) Evan and Jessie are going to be in the same class.

3. At the end of Chapter 2, how is Jessie and Evan's relationship?
(a) They want to enjoy the last days of summer.
(b) They are excited to start school.
(c) They are angry at each other.
(d) They are planning to have a great school year.

4. Who gave Evan $10 for his birthday?
(a) His father.
(b) His mom.
(c) His sister, Jessie.
(d) His grandma.

5. What is the main character, Evan Trenski, doing at the start of Chapter 1?
(a) Playing with a marble track.
(b) Talking on the phone with Megan Moriarty.
(c) Hanging out with his best friend, Spencer.
(d) Throwing a baseball into the air and catching it.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Scott feel about Jessie skipping third grade?

2. Why does Evan not let Jessie come along with him and Scott in Chapter 2?

3. Why does Evan say he is mad at Jessie at the start of the novel?

4. In Chapter 1, Evan states that there are how many days of summer left?

5. Why is Evan upset at the start of Chapter 2?

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