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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Gert have to pay for his special graphing calculator?

2. In Chapter 1, what birthday is Zelda celebrating?

3. What does Zelda say that Gert is studying in college in Chapter 1?

4. When did the Vikings lose their power and disappear?

5. In Chapter 11, where does Hamsa work?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Zelda get in the mail in Chapter 8?

2. What are the conditions for Zelda working at the library in Chapter 14?

3. In Chapter 15, what does Zelda learn as she works at the library?

4. In Chapter 9, how does Zelda feel about alcohol, and why does she decide it is okay sometimes?

5. What happens in Chapter 12 when AK47 tells Gert to get rid of the gun he has?

6. In Chapter 5, why does Zelda not wish to be partnered with Sarah-Beth?

7. In Chapter 8, what does Zelda remember what AK47 told her about guns?

8. In Chapter 6, what does Zelda learn about attacking with a sword from YouTube?

9. What does Zelda say about her sessions with Dr. Laird in Chapter 3?

10. What does Zelda remember Uncle Richard doing once time when they were watching television together?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Idioms are figurative language. Why is it sometimes difficult to understand idioms and what they mean? In what way are idioms contemporary language? How does the author use idioms in the book?

Essay Topic 2

Zelda and Gert used to live with their Uncle Richard after their mother died. How did Uncle Richard treat Zelda and Gert? What was he trying to do to Zelda before they left? How would you describe the relationship between the three of them? Why was it important for Zelda and Gert to leave him?

Essay Topic 3

Zelda can become very angry when something bothers her. What are some times when Zelda does not control her temper? How does Zelda usually feel after she explodes? Why does she feel regret and remorse?

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