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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is NOT a reason that Asa likes words?
(a) Words could move right along with you.
(b) Words could rise away from circumstances.
(c) Spelling words always came easy to him.
(d) Words could take their meaning with them.

2. What does Dave want to do with Asa when he enters his room unannounced on a Saturday morning?
(a) Play football.
(b) Watch cartoons.
(c) Go fishing.
(d) Play golf.

3. Counting the new house in this story, how many houses has Asa lived in during his life?
(a) 2.
(b) 7.
(c) 10.
(d) 3.

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

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

6. What does Asa think is the problem with playing the second baseball game of the evening?
(a) The dew makes the grass slick.
(b) The lights are too bright.
(c) Nobody comes to watch.
(d) The sun gets in his eyes.

7. What does Asa become more aware of since he is in love?
(a) Sunsets.
(b) Song lyrics.
(c) Movie lines.
(d) His grooming.

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

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

10. What does Asa's mother let him do to try to help the car situation?
(a) Flag down a truck driver for help.
(b) Use his cell phone to call a tow truck.
(c) Change the tire himself.
(d) Hitchhike back to a service station for help.

11. What sports do Asa and Dave build their relationship on?
(a) Football and basketball.
(b) Football and baseball.
(c) Football and soccer.
(d) Football and golf.

12. Who practices baseball with Asa when he and Dave no longer go together?
(a) Coach Henderson.
(b) Asa's father.
(c) Asa's mother.
(d) Mr. Kiley.

13. What does Asa tell Jean that will always mean something to him?
(a) The hearts.
(b) The Christmas gift.
(c) The love letters.
(d) Their phone calls.

14. What is the opposing team in Asa's Little League game?
(a) Zapp's Electricians.
(b) Table Top Bakery.
(c) Just Inn Time B&B.
(d) Art's Deli.

15. What is Asa's mother shocked to see on his body?
(a) A tattoo.
(b) A cut.
(c) A scar.
(d) A bruise.

Short Answer Questions

1. Asa wishes Dave would respect his __________________.

2. Asa tells Dave that he keeps his bedroom door closed because ____________________.

3. When are Asa and his mother moving out of the house?

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

5. Why is Jean happy when Asa calls her?

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