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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In terms of interacting with Asa, Dave can best be described as ___________________.
(a) a saint.
(b) a bully.
(c) a mentor.
(d) a hero.

2. 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) Words could take their meaning with them.
(d) Spelling words always came easy to him.

3. Where had Asa's mother been for the last year?
(a) Vacationing with a friend.
(b) A psychiatric hospital.
(c) At his father's house.
(d) Visiting her mother.

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

5. What does Jean say to Asa when he mentions the items in #176?
(a) I meant every word.
(b) Thank you.
(c) Me too.
(d) What hearts.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Asa become more aware of since he is in love?

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

3. Asa is surprised that the girl in #140 know what about him?

4. What does Dave say to Asa when Asa sees him in the backyard?

5. How old is Asa in this story?

Short Essay Questions

1. What position does Asa play on his Little League team and how good of a player is he?

2. Who gives Asa the candy hearts and how is the loving mood broken by the teacher's announcement?

3. How does Asa finally get the nice bedroom and why does Dave often walk in without knocking?

4. How does the story, "Out" begin and what is the content of the story?

5. Where do Dave and Asa take Asa's mother after she tried to commit suicide and what event will Asa miss as a result?

6. In what area do Asa and Dave build some sort of relationship?

7. How does Asa's mother try to kill herself in one night?

8. What sport does Dave not like very much but he agrees to help Asa practice so Asa can try out for a team?

9. What is the nature of Asa's mother's illness and what impact has it had on Asa's transient life?

10. What is Asa's mother's psychological condition and what responsibility does Asa have for her on a daily basis?

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