2009 Reading Olympics #5

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    In the book, Things Not Seen, what does Bobby discover about himself when he wakes up for school one February morning?

    • He can predict the future
    • He can see ghosts
    • He has tele-kenetic powers
    • He is invisible
    • He can drink a can of soda in five seconds
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Test questions to help students study and prepare for the 2009 Montgomery County Reading Olympics competition.

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  • 2. 

    In the book Things Not Seen, why don't Bobby's parents want to get help for his problem?

    • It would be too dangerous; fear he would be imprisoned by CIA and tested; chance of someone creating invisible spies or criminals

    • They didn't notice Bobby is invisible because they are too busy with work

    • They don't want Bobby to get a swelled head if he becomes famous

    • They want him to use his powers to make them rich

    • They are bad parents and neglect Bobby

    Correct Answer
    A. It would be too dangerous; fear he would be imprisoned by CIA and tested; chance of someone creating invisible spies or criminals
  • 3. 

    In the book, Things Not Seen, what caused Bobby's invisibility?

    • He jumped into a swimming pool during a thunderstorm and got electrocuted

    • A ghost stole his visibility

    • He caught the flu and his body turned white, then invisible

    • A defective electric blanket and a surge in solar wind, causing a disturbance in the Earth's magnetic field

    • He played video games too long

    Correct Answer
    A. A defective electric blanket and a surge in solar wind, causing a disturbance in the Earth's magnetic field
  • 4. 

    In the book Things Not Seen, what happens to Bobby's parents on the same day he wakes up invisible?

    • They win the lottery

    • They get into a car accident and have to stay in the hospital for several days - leaving Bobby alone

    • They get a divorce

    • They win a major prize in Physics

    • His father gets transferred to France and they have to start packing

    Correct Answer
    A. They get into a car accident and have to stay in the hospital for several days - leaving Bobby alone
  • 5. 

    In the book, Things Not Seen, how does Bobby get around without anyone noticing that he is invisible?

    • He only goes out in the dark

    • He covers up completely or takes all of his clothes off

    • He paints his body flesh color

    • He never leaves his room

    • He dresses like a girl

    Correct Answer
    A. He covers up completely or takes all of his clothes off
  • 6. 

    In the book Things Not Seen, who discovers the solar wind patterns?

    • Dr. Van Dorn, Alicia's father who is an Astronomy professor at the University of Chicago

    • A power plant worker

    • An art teacher

    • Alicia

    • A plumber (Joe?)

    Correct Answer
    A. Dr. Van Dorn, Alicia's father who is an Astronomy professor at the University of Chicago
  • 7. 

    In the book Things Not Seen, does Bobby like being alone while his parents are in the hospital?

    • Yes, he thinks it is like the movie, Home Alone

    • He doesn't notice that his parents aren't there

    • He doesn't care because they never pay attention to him anyway

    • Yes, he is tired of being over-protected by his Mom

    • No, he is scared

    Correct Answer
    A. No, he is scared

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