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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Dave need Asa's help in the night?
(a) Because Asa's mother took an overdose of sleeping pills.
(b) Because the basement is flooding.
(c) Because the storm has knocked the power out.
(d) Because a friend needs a ride to the hospital.

2. What does Dave say to Asa when Asa sees him in the backyard?
(a) He is glad he is leaving.
(b) He will always worry about him.
(c) He hopes he learned something from him.
(d) He loves him.

3. How does Dave feel about baseball?
(a) He lives for the game.
(b) He can take it or leave it.
(c) He dislikes it.
(d) He hates it.

4. How does Asa retaliate for Dave's throwing a baseball at him?
(a) He hits a fast ball over Dave's head.
(b) He refuses to get in the car.
(c) He spills his Coke in Dave's car.
(d) He throws a ball at Dave's ribs.

5. In what class did Asa first meet the girl in #140?
(a) Biology.
(b) Art.
(c) Literature.
(d) Gym.

6. When are Asa and his mother moving out of the house?
(a) Next month.
(b) On the weekend.
(c) Tomorrow.
(d) Next week.

7. Why does Asa's mother not want to take her pills anymore?
(a) She doesn't like the weight gain.
(b) She doesn't like to spend the money on them.
(c) She doesn't want to live in a fog.
(d) She thinks she is better now.

8. What does Dave do one day during baseball practice when he becomes annoyed with Asa?
(a) Curses at Asa.
(b) Stomps off the field.
(c) Refuses to throw.
(d) Hits Asa with a baseball.

9. Dave always walks into Asa's room without knocking as though expecting to catch Asa ___________________.
(a) working on model airplanes.
(b) napping.
(c) changing clothes.
(d) doing something wrong.

10. Which of the following does NOT describe Asa's mother's demeanor since she is home?
(a) Composed.
(b) Serene.
(c) Happy.
(d) Frantic.

11. What is Jean's demeanor when Asa calls him?
(a) Happy.
(b) Distracted.
(c) Glum.
(d) Angry.

12. What do Dave and Asa's mother do when they return home?
(a) Go to bed.
(b) Argue.
(c) Drink some wine.
(d) Sit on the lawn chair together.

13. What is written on the items that Jean has sent to Asa?
(a) I Love You.
(b) Cute Guy.
(c) Squeeze Me.
(d) Call Me.

14. What does Asa look at closely after he talks to Jean?
(a) A love letter.
(b) His shoes.
(c) Jean's picture.
(d) The candy hearts.

15. Asa's mother tells him that being ______________ is as much a choice as anything else.
(a) being in love.
(b) being sad.
(c) being angry.
(d) being happy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What news does Asa's mother give him when he comes home from school?

2. Counting the new house in this story, how many houses has Asa lived in during his life?

3. Who is Jean's best friend?

4. Dave says that he did not love Asa at first because __________________.

5. What does Asa love about playing baseball?

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