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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. At the beginning of Chapter 1, what time of year is it?
(a) Summer.
(b) Christmas holidays.
(c) Spring break.
(d) Thanksgiving.

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

3. What is at the top of the whirligig?
(a) A woman's head.
(b) A foil halo.
(c) A gold star.
(d) A red rose.

4. According to Brent, what are now mysterious gifts?
(a) Rainbows.
(b) Evenings.
(c) Mornings.
(d) Sunsets.

5. What is the man's nickname?
(a) Paco.
(b) Jose.
(c) Miguel.
(d) Flaco.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens that changes his wife's temperament?

2. Which of the following best describes the man's household?

3. What charges are brought against Brent?

4. What does Brent's mom always place on the table to the right of his father's fork?

5. Who says that Mrs. Zamora's request is crazy?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is the narrator in Chapter 4? What is his job? Describe how his job brings peace to him.

2. What has happened at the party that makes Brent feel as though he is a leper as he drives away? Would it be accurate to say that this was Brent's self image before the party? Why or why not?

3. How does Steph honor the whirligig? How does she honor Alexandra? Why would honoring the whirligig and her best friend be important to Steph?

4. How does Brent spend the hours right before the party?

5. At the beginning of Chapter 3, where is Brent Bishop? What thoughts are going through his mind?

6. What setbacks do Flaco and his wife have in their life together? What does Flaco do to escape?

7. What could Brent do to lessen the humiliation of Brianna's public scolding?

8. Is Brent still preoccupied with his own life in Chapter 3? Give details to support.

9. What pointers does Alexandra give Steph for attracting boys?

10. Describe Brent's exit from the party.

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