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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Asa can see that the boys in class are waving __________________.
(a) their hands.
(b) flags.
(c) cardboard swords.
(d) pinwheels.

2. Why does Asa feel sad when he goes to Joel's house?
(a) He sees Joel sitting on the step by himself.
(b) Joel's father is in a wheelchair.
(c) He sees Joel playing with his siblings.
(d) Joel lives in a rundown house.

3. Who does Asa see standing at the back of the room as he is on stage?
(a) Asa's neighbor.
(b) Asa's father.
(c) Joel's mother.
(d) Dave.

4. What color is the ocean Asa sees from the roller coaster?
(a) Black.
(b) Gray.
(c) Blue.
(d) Turquoise.

5. Why does Asa get frustrated at working on a poem with Joel?
(a) Joel has a hard time memorizing the lines.
(b) Joel gets distracted by the TV.
(c) Joel just wants to crack jokes.
(d) Joel won't come away from his computer.

6. What is the name of the new poem which Asa wants to recite?
(a) The Highwayman.
(b) The Road Less Traveled.
(c) The Night Before Christmas.
(d) What Hearts.

7. Who is Dave?
(a) Asa's brother.
(b) The cab driver.
(c) Asa's mother's boyfriend.
(d) The landlord.

8. What has Mrs. Brock named the classroom for Show Night?
(a) Hollywood.
(b) The green room.
(c) Headquarters.
(d) Grand Central Station.

9. What Roman character is Asa assigned to be in an oral presentation?
(a) Caesar.
(b) Oedipus.
(c) Antonius.
(d) Tiberius.

10. Why does Joel's mother call Asa?
(a) To tell him that Joel will not be ready to read the new poem.
(b) To invite him for supper.
(c) To tell him that Joel is sick and can't perform.
(d) To offer to take him to the program.

11. Why does Joel have a rubber band around his ankles?
(a) To set a trend.
(b) To keep his socks up.
(c) To keep his papers from blowing away.
(d) To keep his pants out of the bicycle spokes.

12. What does Asa have that he wants to show his parents?
(a) Grade card.
(b) Soccer ball.
(c) Trophy.
(d) Uniform.

13. What is Asa's mother doing when Asa returns home?
(a) Making cookies.
(b) Watching television.
(c) Crying in her bedroom.
(d) Sitting in front of their apartment.

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

15. What color dress does Mrs. Brock wear on Show Night?
(a) Blue.
(b) Red.
(c) Tan.
(d) Yellow.

Short Answer Questions

1. To whom does Asa try to give his school project vegetables?

2. What day is it at the beginning of Chapter 1?

3. What holds Asa secure in the roller coaster seat?

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

5. What name does Dave call Asa after the carnival ride?

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