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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. When did Grans and Agosto move to Boston?

2. How long was the drive to Grans house?

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

4. What was in the science lab when August's parents toured the school they want him to attend?

5. In Part IV, when does the first snow come?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Who is Savannah?

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

5. How does Savannah say that Summer can be a part of the popular group?

6. Who was Summer's father?

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

8. What two things does Julian share about himself the first day of school in homeroom?

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

10. Why does Summer hang out with August?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

August's relationship with the other students changes throughout the school year. What type of relationship does August have with most of the students by March?

Essay Topic 2

August describes himself as extraordinary. Explain why August is an ordinary and an extraordinary kid.

Essay Topic 3

Miranda and Via's relationship changes once they start attending high school. How does their relationship change?

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