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

2. Why does Mrs. Sharkey say she thinks there's a chance The Souls could beat the seventh grade?
(a) The seventh grade is mediocre at best.
(b) The Souls are truly brilliant.
(c) The seventh grade doesn't like to work hard.
(d) Mrs. Olinski has trained The Souls so well.

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

4. What does the commissioner do after Maxwell's response to the match-point question before moving on?
(a) He adjusts his glasses.
(b) He clears his throat.
(c) He thanks the panel of experts.
(d) He makes a note on the question card.

5. Which source does Mrs. Olinski NOT use in selecting questions for practice?
(a) Standard sixth grade questions.
(b) The news.
(c) Standard seventh grade questions.
(d) A trivia game.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following leaders is NOT mentioned in the question about the major accomplishments of Native American leaders?

2. Which quiz category do The Souls and Mrs. Olinski debate when getting ready to practice at the end of chapter 8?

3. What is the first acronym that Maxwell suggests in chapter 9?

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

5. What word could be used to describe the food Mrs. Olinski eats while at Sillington House?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Dr. Rohmer so worried about the district championship?

2. What difficulty does the commissioner of education have with the match-point question, and what does he do to help prevent any problems?

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

4. Explain the exchange that happens between the commissioner and Julian about the disagreement about the word "tip," why it is important and how the other Souls feel about it.

5. Explain Julian's answer to the question about acronyms that have entered the language as words.

6. Give examples of other teachers that observe The Souls' success and how they react to it.

7. What goes through Mrs. Olinski's mind as Mr. Singh wheels her in to Sillington House?

8. Describe the mood at Sillington House when Mrs. Olinski comes to visit in chapter 12 and why the mood is the way it is.

9. Describe how Mrs. Olinski feels about Julian in the first part of chapter 5.

10. Explain what The Souls do after their win to show their support and unity with Mrs. Olinski.

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