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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Baker say about Danny's death that makes Ethan angry?
(a) He should not blame himself.
(b) He should have been with him.
(c) He should have looked harder.
(d) He should have kept his nose out of his business.

2. Who spoke against the town manager in the grand jury?
(a) Baker.
(b) Ethan.
(c) Margie.
(d) Stoney.

3. Who is the only person who Ethan thinks might know what he has started?
(a) Marullo.
(b) Baker.
(c) Mary.
(d) Margie.

4. Whose light does Ethan think is still burning even though they are dead?
(a) His grandfather.
(b) His mother.
(c) Mr. Marullo.
(d) Danny.

5. How much money does Marullo give Ethan when he offers to let him take a vacation?
(a) $60.
(b) $70.
(c) $40.
(d) $50.

6. Who does Baker think should run for town manager?
(a) Mary.
(b) Ethan.
(c) Margie.
(d) Baker.

7. What stings Ethan while he is in his special place at the end of the book?
(a) Centipedes.
(b) Star fish.
(c) Wasps.
(d) Jelly fish.

8. What does Mary do when she hears that Ethan owns the store?
(a) Cries.
(b) Laughs.
(c) Faints.
(d) Jumps up and down.

9. What does Margie strive to maintain in her life?
(a) Her respect.
(b) Her money.
(c) Her looks.
(d) Her values.

10. Who notices that the talisman is missing?
(a) Ellen.
(b) Margie.
(c) Allen.
(d) Mary.

11. What does Ethan say is admired over morality?
(a) Stature.
(b) Success.
(c) Wealth.
(d) Criticism.

12. Whom does Ethan talk to when he is in bed after celebrating Allen's prize?
(a) His aunt.
(b) His father.
(c) His grandfather.
(d) His mother.

13. Where has Marullo been feeling pain?
(a) His arm.
(b) His stomach.
(c) His head.
(d) His knee.

14. What does Ethan take with him on his walk after Allen's party?
(a) His grandfather's cane.
(b) A picture of his father's ship.
(c) The talisman.
(d) His gun.

15. Why is Allen's speech being discredited?
(a) They think Allen had help from his parents.
(b) It is too common.
(c) It was plagiarized.
(d) Allen is not old enough.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ethan take with him on July 1st?

2. What causes Ethan to abort his robbery plan?

3. Where does Ethan dream of going while he is in his special place at the end of the book?

4. What did Marullo do when he was deported?

5. What does Ethan dream Allen becomes after celebrating his prize?

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