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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Jessie get the idea of "goodwill" from?
(a) Hearing that Evan and Paul told people the customers would be put into a lottery for a big prize if they bought lemonade.
(b) Seeing that Evan sold cups of lemonade for ten cents to the kids.
(c) Seeing that Evan was at home just relaxing while she was still selling lemonade.
(d) Realizing that Evan gave free cups of lemonade to the kids.

2. Who are the 4 girls in second grade that make fun of Jessie?
(a) Beck, Lorelei, Carly, and Andrea.
(b) Carly, Eileen, Lorelei, and Samantha.
(c) Andrea, Carly, Eileen, and Megan.
(d) Becky, Lorelei, Andrea, and Eileen.

3. What competition is Jessie making a project for in Chapter 2?
(a) The Animal Rescue Team.
(b) The Rotary Club.
(c) The Science Fair.
(d) Habitat for Humanity.

4. What made the game Evan is playing as the book opens just interesting enough to keep it going?
(a) The idea that if he practiced enough, he would become an expert.
(b) The chance that his mother would catch him and get angry.
(c) The hope that he would get the marble in the bull's eye.
(d) The thought that if he missed, he would probably break his nose.

5. At the end of Chapter 4, why does Jessie think, "...how come she didn't feel like she'd won anything at all" (58)?
(a) They do not sell enough lemonade.
(b) She sees that Evan is still upset with her.
(c) She is angry at Evan for stealing all their lemonade.
(d) She gets into a fight with Megan.

6. What is the nickname Evan uses for Jessie that she hates?
(a) Baby.
(b) Whiner Winyson.
(c) Juicy.
(d) Grumpminster Funk

7. If buying something is only half about getting something, as Mrs. Treski says, what is the other half?
(a) It is about being good at math.
(b) It is about working long hours.
(c) It is about selling the highest quality product
(d) It is all about human contact.

8. What did Jessie break when her father left?
(a) A picture frame of the two of them.
(b) A ceramic heart.
(c) A pearl necklace.
(d) A piggy bank.

9. What is swarming above the fruit bowl at Evan's house?
(a) Butterflies.
(b) Dragon flies.
(c) Fruit flies.
(d) Bees.

10. What is Jessie's worst subject?
(a) Dance.
(b) Math.
(c) Reading.
(d) Feelings.

11. How does Evan explain the lights being out in the basement to his sister?
(a) He tells her that he is playing a video game.
(b) He tells her that it is none of her business.
(c) He says that he is watching a scary movie.
(d) He says that it is too hot with the lights on.

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

13. Why is Evan upset at the start of Chapter 2?
(a) He feels his little sister is intruding on his life.
(b) His girlfriend just broke up with him.
(c) He is sick.
(d) He is not picked for the basketball team.

14. Upon first meeting Megan, Jessie remembers a piece of advice Evan had given her about social situations. What is this advice?
(a) People are direct and tell you what they want.
(b) People tell you things with their hands, faces, and the way they stand.
(c) People only want to be around you if you are very nice.
(d) People are nice if you give them things.

15. Define "competition" from Chapter 5?
(a) Two parties who come together to help each other.
(b) Two parties who want the same thing.
(c) Rivalry in the marketplace.
(d) Rivalry among many corporate businesses.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who gave Evan $10 for his birthday?

2. What does Jessie believe the new club in second grade is called?

3. Who shows up at the Treski household before the second day of lemonade selling?

4. What does Carly say about the lemonade stand in Chapter 6?

5. Where does Jessie keep her money?

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