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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. When SCS-8 joins Miss Fountain's circle time, who is the first SCS-8 student to give a compliment?

2. In Chapter 4, what does Aldo remember Kiana telling him to quit doing when they were in the cafeteria?

3. In Chapter 3, how long has Grams been knitting a sweater?

4. How old is Chauncey?

5. Of the worksheets that Kiana has completed and turned in, how many has Mr. Kermit graded or handed back?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does not make sense to Parker regarding the vuvuzelas in Chapter 9?

2. How does Parker's grandmother often make him late for school?

3. When does Kiana's stepmother wonder if Kiana got registered okay, and what does Kiana say?

4. What does Mateo do when he is bored, and how does he classify his family?

5. Why is Parker allowed to drive?

6. How far has Jake Terranova come since seventh grade?

7. What type of car does Mr. Kermit drive, and who helps him get it started?

8. How does Kiana nearly get run down by a pickup?

9. What happens when SCS-8 has a substitute teacher in Chapter 10?

10. What type of teacher is Mr. Kermit now?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In the novel, some characters are more thoroughly described than others. Who are some characters that are merely named in passing or have a minor role in the novel? What is the importance of these flat characters to the story line? In what way do these characters make the main characters more colorful or interesting? When there is conflict, what type of role do these flat characters play?

Essay Topic 2

Imagery is a literary device authors use to describe characters and the world they inhabit. Imagery involves using the five senses to describe characters, places, and things. How does the author use imagery to help readers imagine the world and characters the author has created?

Essay Topic 3

Parker struggles to read. Why does Parker struggle to read? Is Parker lazy or does he have an actual problem with reading?

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