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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does August take some getting used to when Summer eats lunch with him?

2. Where does Julian want to go sledding in Part IV?

3. What was the name of Jack's babysitter when he first saw August?

4. What type of costume did Summer make for the Halloween Parade?

5. Whose Halloween party does Summer attend?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why does Summer hang out with August?

4. How does Via describe her family?

5. What does Via say is the best thing about high school?

6. How does August describe his face at bedtime after his first day at school?

7. What excuse does Summer give Savannah the next day for leaving the Halloween party early?

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

9. What are some things that Via and her grandmother did when Via stayed with Grans for four weeks?

10. What sorts of things has Via had to learn on her own?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Justin threatens Julian and his cronies and tells them to leave Jack alone. Why does Justin stick up for Jack like that?

Essay Topic 2

Daisy is put to sleep in Part VI. How does her death affect the various members of the family?

Essay Topic 3

August compares himself to the North Pole. What happens that makes August compare himself to the North Pole?

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