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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How will Evan know if Scott took the money?

2. In Chapter 9, what happens to Evan when he hears Megan's name?

3. What is "profit margin"?

4. What does Jessie stress about right before the lemonade war is over?

5. What was the main issue for Jessie during Friday's lemonade stand?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Officer Ken have to shut down Evan's lemonade stand?

2. Toward the end of the novel, what advice does Mrs. Treski give to Jessie?

3. After finding that his lemonade has gone bad due to bugs and dirt, what does Evan try to do to save it?

4. Toward the end of the lemonade war, what has Jessie in knots?

5. What does Evan find when he goes into Jessie's room without permission? What is his plan after being there?

6. At the end of the novel, after the fireworks, each member of the Treski family provides a quote. Together, what do the quotes signify?

7. Why does Jessie go into Evan's room without his permission?

8. Who wins the lemonade war?

9. What does Jessie do to try and stop Evan from selling lemonade on the last day?

10. In Chapter 9, what are some reasons that Evan does not want to lose the war other than money?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

On Pages 124 - 125 Evan has created a nickname and many stories to tell Jessie when their parents are fighting. This storytelling deeply bonds the siblings. What are some of the reasons Evan creates the character? How does the character bring them together? What does this reveal about Evan and Jessie's relationship with one another?

Essay Topic 2

Chapter 5 presents the main reasons the lemonade war is taking place. Evan and Jessie both share their feelings and speak of specific reasons as to why they started lemonade stands. What are some of the reasons each character is opening a lemonade stand? How are these reasons valid or silly?

Essay Topic 3

It is common for siblings to disagree from time to time. A conflict arises between Evan and Jessie over being in the same class at school and it manifests itself in a war over selling lemonade. In Chapter 1, how do Evan and Jessie both convey their dislike toward each other? Are these behaviors acceptable? Why? Why not? How do you think siblings should behave when they have a problem? Use at least two pieces of textual evidence.

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