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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 does Mr. Ortiz leave for Davey?
(a) A penguin.
(b) A bear.
(c) A cat.
(d) A monkey.

2. Who tells Davey she can attend Driver's Education classes?
(a) Bitsy.
(b) Nobody.
(c) Gwen.
(d) Walter.

3. What does Davey get from Walter and Bitsy for her birthday?
(a) A stopwatch.
(b) A pair of boots.
(c) A skirt.
(d) A book.

4. What do Bitsy and Walter invite guests over for on Christmas?
(a) Breakfast.
(b) Caroling.
(c) Dinner.
(d) Gift opening.

5. Who does Davey hit when she gets frustrated about her report card?
(a) Gwen.
(b) Bitsy.
(c) Jason.
(d) Walter.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Gwen give Davey for her birthday?

2. Who is pleased by Davey's grades when she brings home her report card?

3. Who tries out for the play with Davey?

4. Where was Davey when her father was shot?

5. What color rose does Gwen give Davey after the play?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do Walter and Bitsy react to Gwen telling them that she will be moving back to Atlantic City?

2. How does Davey feel about Gwen working at the lab?

3. How does Davey seek her mother's attention?

4. Why does Davey's voice soften when she talks about the details of Adam's death?

5. What does Jason's cape symbolize?

6. What message about alcoholism does Judy Blume send to the reader?

7. What is the play that Davey is in a symbol of?

8. Does Davey have a happy birthday? Why or why not?

9. How does the reader know that Jane's drinking has become a problem?

10. Why has Davey kept the bloody clothes from her father's death?

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