2. What does Grandma refuse to admit about her health?
(a) She needs a hearing aid.
(b) She is unable to walk.
(c) She is near death.
(d) She is senile.

3. What musicians are represented on the third whirligig?
(a) A drummer and a trumpet player.
(b) A cellist, a harpist, and a pianist.
(c) A saxophone player, a trumpet player, a guitarist.
(d) A drummer, a trumpet player, a clarinet player, and a trombone player.

4. In Chapter 6, what is the fifth grade teacher's name?
(a) Miss Kelsey.
(b) Miss Rappalini.
(c) Miss Chang.
(d) Mrs. Griffey.

5. Who has a voice that makes Tony's mom's fillings ache?
(a) The Yankees' sports announcer.
(b) The teacher.
(c) Tony.
(d) Bob Barker.

6. After finishing his journal entry, where does Tony look?
(a) At his math book.
(b) At his radio cord.
(c) At the blackboard.
(d) At the clock.

7. What does Brent feel is missing in his life?
(a) Friends and family.
(b) Motivation and direction.
(c) Skills and interests.
(d) Faith and hope.

8. Who is Trish?
(a) A maid at the motel.
(b) A desk clerk at the motel.
(c) A tour guide at the motel.
(d) A guest at the motel.

9. What does Brent see as he enters the El Paso bus station?
(a) A picture of himself on a "Wanted" poster.
(b) A lost puppy.
(c) A picture of a missing child.
(d) A picture of Lea.

10. What is the final entry in Tony's journal about his vacation?
(a) "The summer was pritty wonderful."
(b) "The summer was wonderful."
(c) "The summer turned out to be pritty good."
(d) "The summer turned out to be pretty good."

11. While driving, what does Jenny notice about Grandma's face?
(a) It is extremely pale.
(b) It has an unfocused look.
(c) It is more wrinkled.
(d) It is blotched with rouge.

12. Who visits while Brent is making the wooden band whirligig?
(a) Trish.
(b) A minister.
(c) A beachcomber.
(d) Seven or eight grammar-school-age children.

13. What does Brent do calm his frustrations?
(a) He writes letters to his parents.
(b) He hums to himself.
(c) He walks on the beach.
(d) He plays the harmonica.

14. As Brent walks down a street in El Paso, whom does he encounter with tweezerlike eyes?
(a) A homeless man.
(b) A street vendor.
(c) A street preacher.
(d) A fleeing robber.

15. Where does Brent go after he leaves the dining hall?
(a) The Golden Gate Bridge.
(b) A nearby golf range.
(c) A video store.
(d) The San Diego Zoo.