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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How easily does Asa make friends in his new classroom?
(a) Very easily.
(b) He is hesitant to make friends quickly.
(c) He doesn't make friends.
(d) It takes a while for kids to warm up to him.

2. What is Joel's last name?
(a) Parsons.
(b) Peebles.
(c) Preston.
(d) Prescott.

3. What do Dave and Asa do while Asa's mother phones his father?
(a) Walk on the beach.
(b) Eat ice cream cones.
(c) Shoot pool.
(d) Stand outside the telephone booth.

4. What does Asa do when the balloon bursts?
(a) He throws it in a trash can.
(b) He continues to hold the string.
(c) He throws it into the ocean.
(d) He puts it into his pocket.

5. Asa finds a poem about a/an _____________ which he thinks is interesting.
(a) ostler.
(b) mechanic.
(c) artist.
(d) minister.

6. Why does Asa scream while on the ride?
(a) He has vomited on the ride.
(b) His mother and Dave have walked away.
(c) He tries to get the man to stop the ride.
(d) He has dropped his wallet.

7. Which of the following is NOT something Asa showed off with on the playground?
(a) Harmonica.
(b) Tops.
(c) Yo-Yos.
(d) Jump rope.

8. How can Asa tell the spirit of a classroom?
(a) By seeing the art area.
(b) By playing with classmates.
(c) By meeting the teacher.
(d) By sniffing the air.

9. Why had Asa not liked the poem Joel had originally picked out?
(a) It didn't rhyme.
(b) It was too baby-like.
(c) It had too many hard words.
(d) It was too long.

10. In what city does Asa currently live?
(a) Boston.
(b) Washington D.C.
(c) Detroit.
(d) Chicago.

11. The peeling red light bulbs on the rides remind Asa of what?
(a) Pool balls.
(b) Tomatoes.
(c) Balloons.
(d) Radishes.

12. What grade is Asa entering at the beginning of Chapter 1?
(a) 7th grade.
(b) 3rd grade.
(c) 9th grade.
(d) 4th grade.

13. Why does Asa try to move forward in the Show Night schedule?
(a) To finish because he is not feeling well.
(b) To finish so he can leave early.
(c) To finish before Joel sees him.
(d) To finish before the band sets up.

14. What agreement do Asa and Joel's mother make regarding Joel's participation in Show Night?
(a) Asa will read the new poem by himself.
(b) Asa and Joel will read the new poem together.
(c) Joel will read the new poem by himself.
(d) Joel will read his original poem.

15. Who is Asa's stepfather?
(a) Dave.
(b) Jim.
(c) Jerry.
(d) Phil.

Short Answer Questions

1. What color is the ocean Asa sees from the roller coaster?

2. What does Asa learn about his parents?

3. Why is the one of the girls dancing onstage crying?

4. What is Asa's last name?

5. What does Bobby usually talk to Asa about?

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