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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. What arrangement does Mrs. Olinski make with the principal in regards to practicing for the regional championship?

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

3. Who is Holly Blackwell?

4. What word does Mrs. Olinski compare Mrs. Diamondstein's jogging suit to?

5. What source(s) does the advisory panel consult when checking Julian's answer?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. How do The Souls raise the money to pay for the buses to Albany?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In chapter 10, Mr. Singh tells Mrs. Olinski that "It often takes more courage to be a passenger than a driver." Explain what he means by this quote and give a descriptive example using one of the characters from the book.

Essay Topic 2

Explain how The Souls become friends and describe what their friendship is like. Then choose one of the characters from the group and explain what the friendship means to that member in particular.

Essay Topic 3

Explain the mood at Sillington House and, using specific situations and events from the book, describe why Sillington House is important as a place of setting.

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