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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Asa feel encouraged about the words on the candy hearts?
(a) They mean that he is cute.
(b) They mean that he is capable of attracting a girl.
(c) They mean that something good is in store for the future.
(d) They mean that he has loved and lost.

2. Who does Asa telephone when he returns home?
(a) Jerry.
(b) Jean.
(c) Ace.
(d) Melinda.

3. Who is Jean's best friend?
(a) Debbie.
(b) Brenda.
(c) Linda.
(d) Susan.

4. Who is Asa's Little League coach?
(a) Coach Prater.
(b) Coach O'Brien.
(c) Coach Taylor.
(d) Coach Henderson.

5. What is Asa's mother doing on most days when he comes home from school?
(a) Fixing dinner.
(b) Watching old movies on TV.
(c) Crying.
(d) Napping.

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

7. Dave says that he did not love Asa at first because __________________.
(a) he was angry.
(b) he had to.
(c) he didn't know how.
(d) he was jealous of him.

8. What is the name of Asa's Little League team?
(a) Hot Shots.
(b) Flames.
(c) Cool Guys.
(d) Dragons.

9. What does Jean's friend give to Asa, wrapped in a napkin?
(a) A book.
(b) A donut.
(c) A CD.
(d) Two candy hearts.

10. What does Asa smell in the house when he returns home from school?
(a) Laundry detergent.
(b) Dave's aftershave lotion.
(c) Spaghetti sauce.
(d) Fresh flowers.

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

12. Asa knows that ______________ scrutinizes everything he does during a ballgame.
(a) Dave.
(b) Asa's mother.
(c) Mr. Chasen.
(d) Coach Henderson.

13. In what city has Dave found an apartment for Asa and his mother?
(a) Greensboro.
(b) Lincoln.
(c) Raleigh.
(d) Portland.

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

15. Why do Asa and his mother have to return home instead of going to Raleigh?
(a) The tire for the car won't be available until tomorrow.
(b) Dave forgot about a meeting he has tonight.
(c) Asa's mother forgot some of her clothes.
(d) Asa has the flu and needs to go to bed.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Asa's mother hint at regarding Dave?

2. Why can Dave and Asa not fix the car themselves?

3. How does Jean react when Asa declares his love?

4. What is written on the items that Jean has sent to Asa?

5. In terms of interacting with Asa, Dave can best be described as ___________________.

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