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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7 & 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Yolanda suspicious of Shirley?
(a) She thinks Shirley might make fun of Yolanda behind her back.
(b) She thinks Shirley is less popular than Yolanda so Shirley sits with her not to be alone.
(c) She thinks Shirley might want something in return for Shirley's kindness.
(d) Yolanda is not suspicious of Shirley.

2. What is failing to hold Andrew's interest?
(a) Learning to read music.
(b) Learning to read English.
(c) His mother's recitation of his father's traits.
(d) His friend's toy soldiers.

3. Who is Shirley Piper?
(a) The principal at Yolanda's new school.
(b) A girl who saves a seat on the bus for Yolanda.
(c) Yolanda's favorite teacher.
(d) Yolanda's next-door neighbor.

4. How often had Shirley checked on the cake?
(a) She forgot to check on it altogether.
(b) Every half hour.
(c) Every five minutes.
(d) Every minute.

5. How many terrible things have happened recently in Yolanda's life?
(a) 0.
(b) 1.
(c) 2.
(d) 4.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Asphalt Hill?

2. Who is Stoney Buxton?

3. What does Yolanda suddenly remember when Shirley mentions Andrew?

4. Who is Romulus Foster?

5. What has Andrew be nicknamed by some of the boys that hang out at Asphalt Hill?

(see the answer key)

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