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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Brent feel about Mrs. Zamora's request?
(a) He refuses to cooperate.
(b) He is smiling inside.
(c) He is on the verge of crying.
(d) He is frightened.

2. Where are Brent's hands as Chapter 1 comes to a close?
(a) Gripping the steering wheel
(b) Thumping the dashboard to the music.
(c) Resting loosely on the steering wheel.
(d) Resting lightly on his thighs.

3. Who makes Lea lots of wooden toys, including her whirligig?
(a) Her grandfather.
(b) Her father.
(c) Her favorite uncle.
(d) Her brother.

4. At the beginning of Chapter 3, where is Brent?
(a) At the police station.
(b) In heaven.
(c) Riding on a bus.
(d) In a hospital emergency room.

5. What is Stephanie's favorite subject?
(a) Marine biology.
(b) Math.
(c) English.
(d) Drama.

6. According to Alexandra, what kind of book can help Stephanie find a boyfriend?
(a) A book of spells.
(b) A sports book.
(c) A poem book.
(d) A book on guided imagery.

7. Who does not believe in retribution?
(a) Mr. Bishop.
(b) Mr. Zamora.
(c) Brent.
(d) Mrs. Zamora.

8. How does Brent celebrate his seventeenth birthday?
(a) Not at all.
(b) In the hospital.
(c) With his parents.
(d) Listening to music.

9. At the beginning of Chapter 4, what time of day is it?
(a) Dusk.
(b) Morning.
(c) Noon.
(d) Night.

10. With which Hollywood star does Stephanie compare herself?
(a) Lucille Ball.
(b) Marilyn Monroe.
(c) Jean Harlow.
(d) Vivian Leigh.

11. When Brent arrives at the party, what are the colors of everyone's clothes?
(a) Black and white.
(b) Yellow and blue.
(c) Red and black.
(d) Black and khaki.

12. How extensive are Brent's injuries from the crash?
(a) Nonexistent.
(b) Permanent paralysis.
(c) Bruises and cuts.
(d) Life-threatening.

13. In Chapter 3, following the accident, how does Brent feel around strangers?
(a) Like a murderer.
(b) Like a misunderstood child.
(c) Like an outcast.
(d) Like a brave hero.

14. In Alexandra's fantasy, who is rescued by Stephanie?
(a) A young French gentleman.
(b) A sixteen year old Canadian boy.
(c) A school athlete.
(d) A brave soldier.

15. Which visualization has Alexandra already used to test her whirligig theory?
(a) Acing a science test.
(b) Acing an algebra test.
(c) Winning a scholarship.
(d) Acing a history test.

Short Answer Questions

1. Mrs. Zamora shares a photo with Brent. Who/what is in the photo?

2. Which musical instruments come to the man's mind?

3. At the end of Chapter 1, what is Brent attempting to do?

4. What is usually the subject of Brent's conversations?

5. What kind of drink does Brent mix for himself?

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