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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the beginning of chapter 7, which team does the narrator claim would worry about Julian's defiance of the commissioner?
(a) Any other team in New York.
(b) Any other team on spaceship Earth.
(c) Any other team in the district.
(d) Any other team in Epiphany.

2. What does Mrs. Olinski know when she arrives at Sillington House in chapter 12?
(a) She knows that Margy is proud of her.
(b) She knows that The Souls know that she knows.
(c) She knows that Mr. Singh knows that she knows.
(d) She knows that friendship is important.

3. What does Mrs. Olinski think when she sees the place at the table The Souls have set for her?
(a) "Guest of honor".
(b) "A space with a view".
(c) "VIPs only".
(d) "Handicapped parking".

4. What two countries does Julian explain are connected with the origin of the word "posh"?
(a) Britain and India.
(b) Britain and the United States.
(c) India and the United States.
(d) Britain and Pakistan.

5. What do Michael Froehlich and his friends pin on their shirts when Epiphany wins the district championship?
(a) A ribbon.
(b) A piece of wire.
(c) A piece of rope.
(d) A sign that reads: "Epiphany's the best!"

6. What does the commissioner take away from Julian at the beginning of chapter 9?
(a) The two points he'd earned for the word "posh".
(b) His nametag.
(c) His place in the next Academic Bowl.
(d) His microphone.

7. How can Mrs. Diamonstein tell Ethan has grown when she sees him?
(a) He is now taller than she is.
(b) His pants are too short.
(c) His jacket sleeves are too short.
(d) His shoes are too small.

8. What word does Mrs. Olinski compare Mrs. Diamondstein's jogging suit to?
(a) Ain't.
(b) Quaint.
(c) Saint.
(d) Taint.

9. Where is the state championship going to be held?
(a) Albany.
(b) Ithaca.
(c) Seneca Falls.
(d) Rochester.

10. Which of the following does the narrator NOT mention as something that might cause Mr. Fairbain to embarrass himself?
(a) The name of the former Soviet Socialist Republic.
(b) A word with more vowels than consonants.
(c) The names of the ministers of Japan or Zaire.
(d) The capitals of far-away countries.

11. What does Mrs. Olinski compare the ink on the quiz cards to?
(a) A raven.
(b) Night.
(c) Ebony.
(d) Hecate's soul.

12. What does Ham Knapp do in chapter 6 to disrupt Mrs. Olinski's class?
(a) He slides off his chair.
(b) He yells out.
(c) He belches.
(d) He passes notes.

13. What signal do the other sixth graders use to show The Souls their support?
(a) Big smile.
(b) High five.
(c) Thumbs up.
(d) Left-eyed wink.

14. How does Mrs. Olinski drink her tea?
(a) With cream and no sugar.
(b) No cream and no sugar.
(c) No cream but with sugar.
(d) With cream and sugar.

15. What does Mr. Singh refer to when explaining that Julian is the necessary Soul?
(a) A monkey.
(b) An atom.
(c) A tree.
(d) A box.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mrs. Olinski tell the principal one must risk when defending her way of choosing her team?

2. Who comes out of Sillington House to greet Mrs. Olinski when she arrives?

3. How does Mrs. Olinski say her team seems to communicate?

4. Whom has Mrs. Olinski been considering as the fourth member of her team?

5. How does Mrs. Olinski feel about Julian when he disappears before the play?

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