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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 15 & 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Yolanda tell Shirley?
(a) That Shirley needs to bring two other people with her to turn the rope.
(b) That Yolanda has been told by her doctor she is not allowed to jump rope.
(c) That being friends is a waste of time.
(d) That Yolanda lied about being able to double-dutch.

3. What was Andrew told would help his Momma?
(a) For her children to behave better.
(b) A vacation.
(c) Cocaine.
(d) Finding a husband.

4. What does Andrew continue to do after school?
(a) Go home because he has no friends.
(b) Go to his music lessons.
(c) Play harmonica for the skaters.
(d) Work for the local music store to earn another harmonica.

5. To whom else does Yolanda want to say goodbye?
(a) Karl.
(b) No one.
(c) Vic.
(d) Stoney.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Yolanda's family live at the opening of the novel?

2. What is wrong with Andrew's momma?

3. What does Shirley Piper wonder about Yolanda?

4. How does Shirley respond?

5. About what does Yolanda need to talk to someone?

(see the answer key)

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