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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 9 & 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Shirley Piper wonder about Yolanda?
(a) If Yolanda is a genius.
(b) Why Yolanda would want the teacher to call on her.
(c) If Yolanda studies for hours at night.
(d) Why Yolando does not report the students who harass Yolanda.

2. Who calls Yolanda this word?
(a) A boy who sits behind her in class.
(b) Shirley.
(c) Andrew.
(d) Yolanda's mother.

3. What cheers Yolanda's spirits?
(a) Andrew eats a big piece of the cake and seems better.
(b) Andrew is safe and plays them a song on his harmonica.
(c) Shirley is still impressed with Yolanda's genius.
(d) The cake tastes great.

4. What does Momma always do for her children before leaving for work?
(a) Make breakfast.
(b) Iron their clothes.
(c) Inspect them for the school day.
(d) Pray with them.

5. What is Yolanda doing while Andrew is playing his harmonica near Asphalt Hill?
(a) Going to the public library.
(b) Talking with one of the boys who is skating.
(c) Reading a book under the tree.
(d) Talking with Shirley.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Yolanda do to Romulus Foster?

2. Why doesn't Andrew feel connected to the sounds in the house?

3. What does the Chimp do?

4. Where is Yolanda's old crush Tyrone?

5. Who is Shirley Piper?

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