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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Suzy's mother tell her by way of explanation for Franny's death?
(a) Franny's family had known she had a heart condition.
(b) Sometimes things just happen and not everything makes sense.
(c) The flu can be very serious, even in young people.
(d) The driver was going too fast.

2. Where does Suzy's not-talking begin?
(a) School.
(b) Ming Palace.
(c) Dance class.
(d) The aquarium.

3. What does Suzy compare hers and Franny's friendship to in the chapter titled How to Not Say Something Important?
(a) The library.
(b) Suzy's own tangled hair.
(c) The weeds.
(d) The ocean.

4. What kind of professional does Suzy decide she needs to try to find at the end of the chapter titled Dr. Legs?
(a) A jellyfish expert.
(b) A professional acupuncturist.
(c) A professional chef.
(d) A professional cleaner.

5. Who does Angel initially remind Suzy a little bit of?
(a) Franny.
(b) Audrey.
(c) Her cousin.
(d) Her mother.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Suzy decide not to contact Angel Yanagihara about jellyfish?

3. In the chapter titled How to Get Things Wrong, what does Franny say to Suzy that hurts her feelings terribly?

4. Where is Suzy when she meets Franny for the first time?

5. Why do Suzy's parents take her to see a psychologist?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Suzy upset to have to be lab partners with Justin Maloney?

2. In the chapter titled Experts # 2 and 3, who does Suzy settle on as the expert she will contact for information about jellyfish and why?

3. What is Suzy's very first reaction when her mother tells her that Franny has died?

4. What is the event that Suzy begins referring to as "The Worst Thing"?

5. How and when does Suzy become so interested in jellyfish?

6. What nicknames do Suzy and Franny give each other as a sign of their bond and friendship?

7. In the chapter Mote of Dust, why does Suzy get the impression Mrs. Turton is speaking directly to her when she addresses the class?

8. What does Justin Maloney tell Suzy about how and why he has changed from his behavior in previous school years?

9. In the chapter titled How to Have a Friend, what is Suzy known for by her parents?

10. In the chapter titled Best Educated Guess, what is Suzy's hypothesis that she writes in her notebook?

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