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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does the store agree to do?
(a) Let Yolanda work off the price of the harmonica and give Andrew music lessons.
(b) Let Andrew work for music lessons.
(c) Give the harmonica to Andrew for the discount price.
(d) Let Yolanda work off the rest of the price.

3. With what does Yolanda threaten the bullies?
(a) Her supposed relationship with Cool Breeze.
(b) Stealing their drugs.
(c) Her mother.
(d) The police.

4. What does Yolanda do in dressing for the concert?
(a) Tries to make herself appear young and vulnerable.
(b) Dresses like a boy so she will be safer sneaking around.
(c) Dresses all in black so she can sneak around.
(d) Tries to look fashionable and wealthy.

5. Why does Yolanda have to pull off her scheme without her momma's help?
(a) Her momma would not consider trying to get Andrew back stage.
(b) Her momma would be embarrassed to do what Yolanda is doing.
(c) Her momma dislikes the performer and would not want to meet him.
(d) Her momma has to stay to assist Aunt Tiny.

6. What does Yolanda fear in front of her Aunt Tiny?
(a) That Shirley would tell Aunt Tiny about her fight with the bullies.
(b) That Yolanda has a white girl for a friend.
(c) That Aunt Tiny would urge Yolanda to jump rope with Shirley.
(d) Aunt Tiny learning that Yolanda lied about being able to double-dutch.

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

8. 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.

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

10. How does Yolanda expect her mother to react to the haircut in front of the kids?
(a) Angry.
(b) Embarrassed.
(c) Horrified.
(d) Amused.

11. Why do Aunt Tiny and Yolanda's momma look confused?
(a) Because of the concert Yolanda and Andrew give.
(b) Because Yolanda acts as though Andrew is a genius.
(c) Because Yolanda says she loves her school when all she's ever done is complain.
(d) Because of the way Andrew seems to play the same three chords over and over.

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

13. What does Yolanda's mother ask about Yolanda and her school?
(a) When Yolanda's grades will be mailed.
(b) If Yolanda is happy.
(c) If the classes are challenging enough.
(d) If she feels comfortable there.

14. What horrifies Yolanda about the way Aunt Tiny cuts Yolanda's mother's hair?
(a) The style is flirty.
(b) It is too straight.
(c) It is too short.
(d) It is too puffed out.

15. What does Yolanda do as the crowd gets rowdy?
(a) Tells Andrew to stick close to his momma.
(b) Tells her mother she has to go to the bathroom.
(c) Asks her aunt to please watch Andrew.
(d) Grabs Andrew.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Yolanda enjoy the first concert?

2. What does Yolanda realize as she is watching musicians unload their instruments?

3. How does Yolanda try to make up her rudeness to Shirley?

4. Who does Yolanda decide is the only person who can help Andrew?

5. What does Yolanda do to Romulus Foster?

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