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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. How long is Barnstorm banned from sports?

2. In Chapter 2, how many months before Mr. Kermit can retire?

3. What animal does Miss Fountain have in her classroom?

4. What do the kids in SCS-8 call Mr. Kermit?

5. How often does Mateo say that Earth's magnetic poles reverse?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What happens when Kiana's stepmother drives her to school on the first day of school?

3. What happens when Parker gets to his classroom in Chapter 3?

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

5. What bad news does Kiana get from her mother?

6. Why does Mr. Kermit think he needs to get groceries in Chapter 8?

7. How did Jake Terranova derail Mr. Kermit's life and teaching job?

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

9. Why is Parker allowed to drive?

10. Who is Emma Fountain?

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

Mr. Kermit hands out worksheets in SCS-8. How has Mr. Kermit’s teaching style changed over the years and why?

Essay Topic 3

How are pep rallies and Spirit Week designed to boost school spirt at Greenwich Middle School? Do these activities create a sense of unity and camaraderie among the students?

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