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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. What used to be August's mother's occupation?
(a) Nurse.
(b) Children's-book illustrator.
(c) Teacher.
(d) Author of science fiction novels.

2. Where did Via's parents meet?
(a) High School.
(b) Work.
(c) City College.
(d) Brown University.

3. What did Ms. Petosa do before she taught school?
(a) Was an accountant.
(b) Astronaut.
(c) Worked on Wall Street.
(d) Engineer.

4. How does Via describe how her dad looks in photos of her as a baby?
(a) Crazy professor.
(b) Surfer dude.
(c) Hipster dude.
(d) Buttoned up exec.

5. What parts of school does Jack like?
(a) Math and science.
(b) P.E. and computer class.
(c) Computer science and English.
(d) Science and P.E..

Short Answer Questions

1. What fruit does August's mom cut for his school lunch for the second day of school?

2. What play does Charlotte describe as they tour the school?

3. When was Jack friends with Julian?

4. What was the name of the doll that Via was given before August was born?

5. What time does Summer call her mother and ask her to get her at the Halloween party?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is August thinking about when Ms. Petosa calls his name and asks him to share two things about himself?

2. Who is Savannah?

3. What do August and Summer talk about during lunch on the first day of school?

4. Why are all the boys ignoring Jack when school starts again in January?

5. How does Via describe August's face?

6. What reactions does August get when he cuts off the braid on the back of his head?

7. According to the family, how did Via respond when August was brought home from the hospital?

8. How does Via describe her family?

9. What doesn't Summer love about this school year?

10. Is Jack's family rich?

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