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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Shirley have with her when she visits Yolanda?
(a) A cake.
(b) A set of jacks.
(c) A puppy.
(d) A regulation Double-dutch jump rope.

2. What does Yolanda do when she notices three men looking at her mother in the restaurant?
(a) She says they are leaving the restaurant.
(b) She goes over and speaks to them.
(c) She giggles.
(d) She points them out to her mother and teases her.

3. How does Yolanda feel as she is waiting at the concert that night?
(a) Fearful.
(b) Nervous.
(c) Excited.
(d) Confident.

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

5. How does Shirley respond to Yolanda's attempt to make up?
(a) Shirley says she already knows all the words.
(b) Shirley says she is grounded and can't come over.
(c) Shirley smiles and has some chocolate.
(d) Shirley tells her she hates cookies.

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

7. What does Yolanda do for the first time in months?
(a) Cry.
(b) Turn down dessert.
(c) Play the piano.
(d) Relax.

8. What does Yolanda do to Romulus Foster?
(a) Kicks him in the shin.
(b) Punches him in the stomach.
(c) Slaps him in the face.
(d) Slams him into the ground.

9. Where is Yolanda's family going for a visit?
(a) New York.
(b) Chicago.
(c) New Orleans.
(d) Boston.

10. What happens when the crowd gets loud?
(a) Yolanda realizes that Andrew could never perform in front of this group.
(b) Andrew grabs for his harmonica.
(c) Andrew wants to go home.
(d) Andrew wanders away from his family.

11. What does Yolanda's mother ask about several days after their visit to the music store?
(a) Why Andrew seems suddenly happy again.
(b) Where Andrew got the new harmonica.
(c) Why Yolanda doesn't want to go to the park anymore.
(d) Why Yolanda is so bruised.

12. What inspires Yolanda for solving her dilemma about talking to a performer?
(a) She encounters a kind, wealthy woman who offers to help her.
(b) The backstage manager walks onstage with a small, blond boy.
(c) Her momma knows the performer and says she will speak to him.
(d) Her Aunt Tiny suggests calling the performer ahead of time.

13. Where is the concert being held?
(a) The civic center.
(b) Grant Park.
(c) A high school stadium.
(d) The city auditorium.

14. What does Yolanda say about Andrew's tendency in a large crowd?
(a) That he tends to wander off.
(b) That he gets scared.
(c) That he treats everyone like his best friend.
(d) That he will not be around a large crowd.

15. What does the store owner think of Andrew's playing?
(a) He is awestruck.
(b) He thinks Andrew needs some instruction.
(c) He thinks Andrew is just blowing through the instrument with no idea of what he is doing.
(d) He thinks Andrew is awful.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where does Aunt Tiny work as a hairdresser?

3. What does Aunt Tiny always do when she visits?

4. With what does Yolanda threaten the bullies?

5. When is Aunt Tiny going to visit?

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