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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 television show was Bridget Brown's story on?
(a) The Tonight Show.
(b) 60 Minutes.
(c) Good Morning America.
(d) Frontline.

2. In the chapter titled Pollination, what does Justin Maloney hand in late to Mrs. Turton?
(a) His report bibliography.
(b) His homework from earlier in the year.
(c) His test.
(d) His entire science report.

3. In the chapter titled Stronger Than Us, which of the following does Suzy say is true of jellyfish stings?
(a) Jellyfish stings are not at all painful.
(b) Jellyfish stings are administered by tiny razor-sharp teeth.
(c) Jellyfish can sting even after their deaths.
(d) Jellyfish stings are accompanied by an antidote.

4. In the chapter titled Goodbye, Ming Palace, what story does Suzy hear on the car radio?
(a) Jamie Seymour is coming to Massachusetts.
(b) Jamie Seymour has died.
(c) Diana Nyad has suffered a serious shark bite.
(d) Diana Nyad is attempting to swim from Cuba to Florida again.

5. What is the only part of a jellyfish one can touch without getting stung?
(a) The bell.
(b) The tentacles.
(c) The brain.
(d) The heart.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the chapter titled Even More Wrong, what does Suzy put in Franny's locker?

2. After two days of silence from Franny after Suzy sends her the message, what is Suzy feeling?

3. According to Mrs. Turton, what does a well-written procedure section include?

4. What happens between Justin and Suzy that is significant in the chapter titled Goodbye, Thor?

5. What was Suzy sure about at the end of the chapter titled What I Don't Want to Talk About?

Short Essay Questions

1. In the chapter titled Face-to-Face, why does Dr. Legs tell Suzy's parents she thinks they made major headway during Suzy's session?

2. Why is Suzy so upset after presenting her science report to the class in the chapter titled Imagine A Creature?

3. In the chapter titled Millions of Things to Learn, who does Suzy contemplate sitting down with in person to talk with and why?

4. In the chapter titled Spare Change, what are some of the sources Suzy uses to get money for her trip to Australia?

5. Who is Bridget Brown and why is Suzy interested in her?

6. In the chapter titled Instant Calm, what makes Suzy feel better immediately and why?

7. In the chapter titled What I Don't Want to Talk About, why does Suzy feel that everyone at Franny's funeral had "given up"?

8. In the chapter titled Instant Calm, why does Sarah Johnston seem to decide not to join Suzy and Justin in Mrs. Turton's room at lunch?

9. Why does Suzy decide to start going to Mrs. Turton's room for lunch in the chapter titled Pollination?

10. How does the class react to Suzy's science report presentation in the chapter titled Imagine a Creature?

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