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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II (Pages 64 - 132).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the chapter titled Mote of Dust, what does Mrs. Turton show the class pictures of?
(a) The earth as the photos were taken from outer space.
(b) Crabs.
(c) Spiders.
(d) Bees.

2. How does Franny Jackson die?
(a) She has a sudden cardiac arrest.
(b) She dies of complications from the flu.
(c) She drowns.
(d) She is hit by a car.

3. About how many hours a day does the long-distance swimmer who is also a jellyfish expert train?
(a) 10 hours.
(b) 8 hours.
(c) 20 hours.
(d) 14 hours.

4. What does Suzy's brother do for a living?
(a) Works as a lawyer.
(b) Coaches women's soccer.
(c) Works as a bartender.
(d) Runs a coffee shop.

5. What does Suzy's brother tell her about middle school in the chapter titled 150 Million Stings?
(a) It "sucks."
(b) It was the best time of his life.
(c) It is a good idea to join clubs in middle school to meet new friends.
(d) It is a good time to start building skills in sports.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the scientific name for the near-transparent moon jellyfish mentioned in the chapter titled Ghost Heart?

2. What does Suzy's mother tell her by way of explanation for Franny's death?

3. What is Suzy's mother known for that she explains in the chapter titled 150 Million Stings?

4. How many mass extinctions have there been since jellyfish have existed?

5. Where is the long-distance swimmer who is the jellyfish expert trying to swim from and to?

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