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- 1. Multiple Choice
Phoebe and Sal are similar to each other how?They both like BenThey both have fathers that have left themSal and Phoebe have wild imaginations that grow stronger when they're together.Their lives reflect each other's and their paths are intertwined. - 2. Multiple ChoiceMrs. Partridge has many attributes that make Sal and Phoebe uncomfortable. What's one of them??Her wild red hairHer cobra caneHer skinny legs and old, falling apart slippersHer ability to "see" things without seeing them.
- 3. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following sayings was not written on one of the messages that the Winterbottoms received?You can't stop the birds of sadness from flying over your head, but you can prevent them from nesting in your hairEveryone has his own agendaThe journey of a thousand miles begins with a first step.In the course of a lifetime what does it matter?
- 4. Multiple ChoiceWhat was the main event that caused Sal's mom to leave?She loses her jobShe loses her babyShe falls in love with someone elseShe doesn't love her husband anymore
- 5. Multiple ChoiceWhat causes Phoebe's mom to cry all the time?She suffers from migrainesShe feels like she lives a meaningless lifeAllergiesShe's struggling with her career
- 6. Multiple ChoiceWhy does Phoebe believe that her mom was kidnapped?The frozen meals in the freezerThe notes that were left behind for themShe doesn't want to believe that her mother chose to leaveMr. Winterbottom crying
- 7. Multiple ChoiceWhat is Phoebe's reaction to visiting the Finney house?It is chaotic and unorganizedFull of love and happinessIt is a frightening house with scary picturesIt's a old home with a leaky roof and bad faucet
- 8. Multiple ChoiceWhat words best describe Sal's father?Wild and enthusiasticCalm and reassuringCruel and AngryThumpingly stiff and proper
- 9. Multiple ChoiceWhat words best describe Phoebe's fatherFree spiritYouthful and full of energyProper. Doesn't smile oftenDepressed constantly and yells a lot.
- 10. Multiple ChoiceHow do the girls react to the messages left on Phoebe's doorstep?The messages confuse and frighten them at first but later on make sense to them.The girls don't care about the messages either way.They think that the messages are written by Mrs. PartridgeThe throw them away immediately
- 11. Multiple ChoiceOn the night Phoebe stays at Sal's house, why doesn't Sal comfort Phoebe when she is crying?She is angry with Phoebe and wants her to sufferBecause her father comes in an checks on herShe understands that Phoebe may want to be alone with the birds of sadnessSal is worried that she may begin crying herself is she starts to talk about Phoebe's mom
- 12. Multiple ChoiceWhat is Sal's mother's actual name?ChanhassenSquantoSharonChinoa
- 13. Multiple ChoiceHow did Gram and Gramps get arrested when they were in Washington D.C.?They were spraypainting a monumentThey stole the tires off of a senator's carThey were protesting in front of the Lincoln MemorialThey caused a whole jing bang mess in the subway station
- 14. Multiple ChoiceWhy does Gram ask Gramps about his dog, Sadie, before agreeing to marry him?She doesn't like dogs and wants him to get rid of itIf he is loving to his dog, then he'll be loving to his wifeShe wants to know how often Gramps walks the dog.She wants to know that Gramps will clean up after the dog
- 15. Multiple ChoiceWhy does Phoebe think that the young man is a lunatic?She knows that he just got out of prisonShe has a wild imaginationHe's got a knifeHe has a wild look in his eyes
- 16. Multiple ChoiceWhy is it so important to Sal to get the Lewiston, Idaho by her mother's birthday?Sal wants to get there in time for a special paradeIf Sal can get to Lewiston by her mother's birthday then her mom will come back home.Lewiston is Sal's grandfather's birthplace and it's important to celebrate the birthday there.
- 17. Multiple ChoiceWhy is Sal MOST worried about Mrs. Cadaver??Her name means "dead body."Her voice is like dead leaves scratching around.She might replace Sal's momShe killed her own husband
- 18. Multiple ChoiceHow did Salamanca get her name?She was named after a famous Indian chief.She was named after a mountain rangeShe was mistakenly named after an Indian tribeHer name means Lone Wolf in the Sioux language
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