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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 13 & 14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Shirley mean when she tells Yolanda that it takes one to know one?
(a) That since Yolanda is a genius, she would naturally recognize another genius.
(b) That because Shirley's mother is also ill, she understands Yolanda's pain.
(c) That it takes a reject at school to understand another reject.
(d) That because Shirley's father is also dead, she understands Yolanda's grief.

2. Why is Yolanda upset about what Stoney Buxton tells her?
(a) She is afraid of going to jail for assault.
(b) He is talented and attractive and she wishes he did not witness her actions.
(c) She knows that he means that he'll be watching for when her back is turned to attack.
(d) She knows the bullies will be looking for a way to retaliate.

3. Who does Yolanda think would have to be the one to discover Andrew?
(a) Her Aunt Tiny.
(b) A professional musician.
(c) A jazz singer.
(d) No one; he does not need discovered.

4. What has Miss Gilluly given up trying to do?
(a) Getting her students to want to learn.
(b) Stop Yolanda from raising her hand in class so much.
(c) Teach Andrew to read.
(d) Get a promotion.

5. What does Yolanda offer to teach Shirley?
(a) How to make lasagna.
(b) How to write cursive.
(c) How to bake the perfect cake.
(d) How to make money at a lemonade stand.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Yolanda's mother's hair look?

2. What does Yolanda think might be her reward for bravery?

3. What does the store agree to do?

4. How does Yolanda feel about her current teacher?

5. What is Yolanda not allowed to do at home?

(see the answer key)

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