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

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

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

4. Whom has Mrs. Olinski been considering as the fourth member of her team?
(a) Julian Singh.
(b) Hamilton Knapp.
(c) Jared Lord.
(d) Michael Froehlich.

5. What does Mr. Singh do after Mrs. Olinski has entered the dining room?
(a) He sets her place.
(b) He pours tea.
(c) He serves a meal.
(d) He opens the window.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many regions are there in the state of New York?

2. Where is the state championship going to be held?

3. At the beginning of chapter 7, which team does the narrator claim would worry about Julian's defiance of the commissioner?

4. Who ended up being the "real news" from Holly Blackwell's visit?

5. What does Julian do in the car on the way home from the state championship?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the relationship between Epiphany and Knightsbridge in chapter 7.

2. What happens to Mrs. Olinski as she is having tea?

3. How does Mrs. Olinski outsmart Ham Knapp in chapter 6?

4. Describe the conversation Mr. Singh and Mrs. Olinski have in the car on the way to the state championship.

5. What does Mrs. Olinski ask The Souls in chapter 12? What does she mean by this question, and what is The Souls' answer?

6. Describe Dr. Rohmer's reaction to The Souls' publicity.

7. Describe how each of the Academic Bowl teams reacts to Epiphany's win.

8. What answer does Mr. Singh give Mrs. Olinski for how she chose her team?

9. Explain what happens on the issue of Julian's answer of "tip" to the acronym question in the end.

10. Explain how Mrs. Olinski feels when the state championships are over and why.

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