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

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

3. Every day it is Asa's job to make sure his mother ____________________.
(a) eats her dinner.
(b) takes a shower.
(c) takes her pills.
(d) cooks supper.

4. How is Asa awakened in the middle of the night?
(a) Someone pounding on the door.
(b) A thunderstorm.
(c) A police car siren.
(d) Dave is shaking him.

5. What beverage has Dave made in the middle of the night?
(a) Hot chocolate.
(b) Coffee.
(c) Lemonade.
(d) Tea.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the opposing team in Asa's Little League game?

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

4. Which of the following is NOT a reason that Asa likes words?

5. Dave always walks into Asa's room without knocking as though expecting to catch Asa ___________________.

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Jean's reaction when Asa tells her he loves her?

2. What grade is Asa in in "What Hearts" and who is the girl he loves?

3. What are the conditions in which Asa does not force his mother to take her medication?

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

5. What is the name of Asa's Little League team and who are they playing in the game in Chapter 3?

6. What is so unusual about Asa's being in the same school for three years and what has Jean observed about Asa during this time?

7. Why does Asa have to pack his things on the day he tells Jean he loves her?

8. Why do Asa and his mother not end up moving into the apartment in Raleigh?

9. How well is the game going for Asa and his Little League team and what good plays does Asa make?

10. What is Jean's surprising reaction to Asa's phone call, and why does Asa not get down about it?

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