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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does chapter 12 begin?
(a) Mrs. Olinski lets herself out of her van.
(b) Mr. Singh greets Mrs. Olinski.
(c) The Souls and Mrs. Olinski have tea.
(d) The Souls greet Mrs. Olinski.

2. Where does the author mentioned in the follow-up question teach?
(a) Cambridge University.
(b) Epiphany Middle School.
(c) New York University.
(d) Oxford University.

3. Which of the following leaders is NOT mentioned in the question about the major accomplishments of Native American leaders?
(a) Geronimo.
(b) Crazy Horse.
(c) Tecumseh.
(d) Osceola.

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

5. What does Mr. Singh say is now missing?
(a) The bond that ties the friends together.
(b) Future victories.
(c) A reason to see each other.
(d) All the time for training.

6. How many regions are there in the state of New York?
(a) Eight.
(b) Seven.
(c) Three.
(d) Sixteen.

7. What does Mrs. Olinski say she found at Sillington House?
(a) A place to relax.
(b) A cup of kindness.
(c) A sense of home.
(d) The warmth of friendship.

8. What is the mood at Sillington House in chapter 12?
(a) Everyone is sorry that the finals are over.
(b) Everyone is happy that training is over.
(c) Everyone is sorry that the gorgeous autumn is over.
(d) Everyone is happy.

9. When is the deadline for choosing an Academic Bowl team?
(a) Just before the winter break.
(b) Just after the winter break.
(c) Just before Thanksgiving.
(d) Just after Thanksgiving.

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

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

12. Who is waiting for Mrs. Olinski in chapter 12?
(a) Margy Diamondstein.
(b) The Souls.
(c) Mr. Singh.
(d) Dr. Rohmer.

13. Why does Dr. Rohmer say he won't pay for the gas and the bus drivers at the end of chapter 10?
(a) He refuses to charge admission to the Academic Bowl.
(b) The school district doesn't have enough money.
(c) He doesn't think Epiphany is going to win.
(d) There is no precedent for charging admission to an Academic Bowl.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Whom does Mrs. Olinski ask to write the instructions for the new "lesson" on the board?

2. Which of the following does the narrator NOT mention as something that might cause Mr. Fairbain to embarrass himself?

3. Why doesn't the commissioner disqualify The Souls in chapter 7?

4. What is the second acronym that Maxwell suggests in chapter 9?

5. What does Mrs. Olinski think Mr. Singh's voice sounds like?

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