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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. Where does Brent live?
(a) New York.
(b) Chicago.
(c) Minneapolis.
(d) Atlanta.

2. Who is Brent picking up for the party?
(a) Chaz.
(b) Jonathan.
(c) Tommy.
(d) Dex.

3. What school does Brent attend?
(a) Southside Public.
(b) Oxford Prepatory.
(c) Georgia Academy.
(d) Montford School.

4. Where does the man work when he is fourteen years old?
(a) At a restaurant.
(b) At the shoe shop.
(c) At a retail store.
(d) At the local newspaper.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. At the beginning of Chapter 4, what time of day is it?

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

3. What does Brent use to gauge his father's moods?

4. Who makes Lea lots of wooden toys, including her whirligig?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What bird disappoints Flaco? Why?

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

3. What are the specific tasks that Brent must perform for restitution? How does he react to the request?

4. The two girls are headed out to the point near Pam McQuillen's. Alexandra is taking Steph there because she thinks that it is way past the time for Steph to have a boyfriend. 1) Give five reasons why Alexandra insists that Steph goes along with her plan. 2) Why is Steph not thrilled about this adventure?

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

6. What is Brent's primary focus as he dresses for the party? Support with details.

7. What does Brent recall about the automobile accident? How do his parents try to keep him from knowing facts about the accident?

8. At the beginning of Chapter 2, Alexandra is taking Steph on an adventure. Discuss the hyperbole used by Alexandra as she tells her friend about their destination.

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

10. Summarize the transition from Brent's suicide attempt in Chapter 1 to the two friends' whirligig adventure in Chapter 2. What is the significance of the transition?

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