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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 11 & 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Yolanda make the rest of the kids feel?
(a) Superior.
(b) Foolish.
(c) Stupid because of her advanced vocabulary.
(d) Ashamed.

2. What does Yolanda miss about her former home?
(a) The public library which was a block away.
(b) The better schools.
(c) The sights, sounds and tastes.
(d) Her very best friend.

3. What does Andrew realize as he listens to his sister dancing?
(a) He no longer loves music.
(b) He has the best sister that any boy could want.
(c) He needs more instruments than just the harmonica.
(d) He wants to become a dancer.

4. What picture does Miss Gilluly give Andrew and ask him what it is?
(a) A police officer.
(b) A train.
(c) A dog.
(d) A fire hydrant.

5. Why does Yolanda say Shirley cannot learn to double dutch?
(a) Yolanda has taken a pledge to never reveal how to do it.
(b) Yolanda says her mother has forbidden her to jump rope anymore.
(c) Shirley's white and too short.
(d) Yolanda is ill and is no longer allowed to jump rope.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Yolanda reply when Aunt Tiny asks if Shirley is a friend?

2. Why would Andrew not want to do drugs?

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

4. Where does Aunt Tiny work as a hairdresser?

5. What does Yolanda think about all day?

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