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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 kind of relationship did Boaz and his mother used to have?
(a) Rocky
(b) Aloof
(c) Affectionate
(d) Guarded

2. Why does Levi get annoyed with Zim?
(a) Zim keeps trying to talk to Boaz.
(b) Zim is paying too much attention to Pearl.
(c) Zim keeps asking Levi about Boaz.
(d) Zim is not supportive with Levi's irritation with Boaz.

3. What realization is dawning on Levi?
(a) Boaz is a stranger.
(b) Boaz is in deep psychological trouble.
(c) Levi has to be the leader now.
(d) Levi has to be the strong one now.

4. What does Amanda buy Boaz?
(a) Self-help book
(b) Bike
(c) Walking shoes
(d) Camping gear

5. What does Levi try to do after the movie?
(a) Avoid Christina
(b) Meet up with Christina
(c) Sneak in for a second showing
(d) Talk to Christina's younger sister who Levi likes

Short Answer Questions

1. Who comes to dinner?

2. Why are there no banners, champagne or cake when Levi gets home?

3. For how long has the sign at the school entrance been the same message?

4. Where does Levi plan to go with Zim and Pearl?

5. What is announced at the assembly the day the novel opens?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Levi conflicted about attending a party and what does he decide?

2. Who is Pearl and what is her relationship to Levi?

3. How do Amanda and Abba respond differently to Boaz's behavior?

4. What does Levi observe when he goes into Boaz's room to help Boaz with his broken computer?

5. Who comes to spend Shabbat with Levi's family and what is he like?

6. What does Zim say in response to Levi's talking about Boaz and what is Levi's response?

7. What sort of noises does Levi hear coming from Boaz's room?

8. What does Levi say Boaz does on the computer?

9. Who is Christine and what does Levi think when he sees her?

10. How does Boaz's choice after high school impact the family?

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