2. 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.

3. What color of trousers is Joel wearing?
(a) Gray.
(b) Brown.
(c) Navy.
(d) Black.

4. Asa's life is like the roller coaster in that it ___________________.
(a) veers off in different directions.
(b) is really exciting.
(c) makes a lot of noise.
(d) looks scarier at night.

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

6. What grade has Asa just completed?
(a) Fifth.
(b) Kindergarten.
(c) Ninth.
(d) First.

7. What has the librarian given to Asa?
(a) A book bag.
(b) A library card.
(c) A book.
(d) A t-shirt.

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

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

10. About how many people are in the audience at Show Night?
(a) 800.
(b) 150.
(c) 300.
(d) 600.

11. What is the name of the person in #8?
(a) Jill.
(b) Charlie.
(c) Nadine.
(d) Cecily.

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

13. What does Asa do when he rides the roller coaster the second time?
(a) He vomits.
(b) He faints.
(c) He goes silent.
(d) He stands up.

14. What does Asa's mother insist that Dave buy for Asa?
(a) A balloon.
(b) A goldfish.
(c) A milkshake.
(d) Cotton candy.

15. What is Asa's mood at the beginning of Chapter 1?
(a) Happy.
(b) Scared.
(c) Angry.
(d) Sad.