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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Mrs. Sharkey say she thinks there's a chance The Souls could beat the seventh grade?

3. What does Mrs. Olinski say about Julian's intelligence in chapter 5?

4. Who is waiting for Mrs. Olinski in chapter 12?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. Describe the thoughts Mrs. Olinski has while watching Noah, Nadia, Ethan and Julian drink tea together at Sillington House.

6. How do Dr. Rohmer's instructions to Dr. Fairbain backfire on him in the end?

7. Describe the brief conversation that Mr. Singh and Mrs. Olinski have just before The Souls begin to practice in chapter 8.

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

9. When she arrives at Sillington House to visit Margy, Mrs. Olinski is overcome with emotion. Which emotions is she feeling and why?

10. Describe how Mrs. Olinski uses real life to prepare practice questions for The Souls and give an example.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

It is hinted throughout the novel that sixth graders have changed. Explain some of the examples from the book that support this idea, and state whether you believe that it's true. Support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

Explain what Julian finds out about Ham just before Ginger plays Sandy at the first performance of Annie, what he decides to do about it, and what this says about Julian's character.

Essay Topic 3

Describe Dr. Rohmer and explain what he has to do with the novel's theme of power.

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