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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old is Lulu Zachariah at the beginning of the story?
(a) 4.
(b) 13
(c) 10.
(d) 7.

2. To what does the author compare Merry's eyes?
(a) Mud balls.
(b) Bon bons.
(c) Tootsie Pops.
(d) Chocolate chips.

3. What is the SP class which Merry will be entering?
(a) Simple Physics.
(b) Special Phonics.
(c) Sixth Plateau.
(d) Special Progress.

4. Dr. Cohen tells Joey that Lulu has a flair for _________________.
(a) The technical.
(b) Culinary arts.
(c) Poetry.
(d) Sports.

5. How does Merry feel about her father's apology?
(a) It is hollow.
(b) It is half-hearted.
(c) He doesn't apologize.
(d) It is sincere.

6. What does Lulu note about her mother's headstone?
(a) It has an angel on it.
(b) It is very beautiful.
(c) It is very small.
(d) Her married name is deleted.

7. Who surprisingly attends Grandma Zelda's burial service?
(a) Aunt Cilla.
(b) Uncle Ed.
(c) Mrs. Cohen.
(d) Joey.

8. What is Mrs. Cohen's first name?
(a) Anne.
(b) Sarah.
(c) Lauren.
(d) Jane.

9. How much time has passed since Celeste's death?
(a) I8 months.
(b) 5 years.
(c) 3 years.
(d) 6 months.

10. What do Merry and her grandmother buy on each outing in #35?
(a) Flowers.
(b) Milk shakes.
(c) Magazines.
(d) Candy.

11. Who does Lulu get to help her mother?
(a) Her grandfather.
(b) A police officer.
(c) A downstairs neighbor.
(d) Her aunt.

12. What does Grandma Zelda have Merry do when she and Lulu arrive at her house?
(a) Go to the store.
(b) Peel potatoes.
(c) Wash dishes.
(d) Set the table.

13. Where does Mrs. Cohen take Lulu and Merry?
(a) The museum.
(b) The mall.
(c) Out for ice cream.
(d) A festival.

14. A year later, what event do Lulu and Merry attend?
(a) The unveiling of their mother's headstone.
(b) A school play.
(c) Aunt Cilla's wedding.
(d) Aunt Cilla's baby's baptism.

15. What architectural structure does Merry look forward to seeing on the way to the prison?
(a) The World Trade Towers.
(b) The Statue of Liberty.
(c) The Chrysler Building.
(d) The Empire State Building.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Dr. Cohen suggest to Merry that might be a good Chanukah gift to give to her father?

2. Why does Aunt Cilla refuse to keep Lulu and Merry?

3. What role does Lulu assume in the family?

4. Where do Lulu and Merry go to live after the death of their grandmother?

5. What could account for Lulu and Merry's mother's immature behavior?

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