"Ungifted" by Gordon Korman, Novel Test

What is the most likely reason Dr. Schultz is interested in seeing the results of blending the student bodies of the two schools? (from Chapters 11 – 13)

• He knows that the students from Hardcastle and from the ASD are very different, and wants to supervise them to make sure everything goes smoothly.

• He knows that the ASD students consider themselves superior, and wants to make sure they don’t bully the Hardcastle students.

• He knows that Donovan is hiding in the student body at the ASD, and wants to see if he comes out of hiding to see his friends from Hardcastle.

• He knows that the Hardcastle students are troublemakers, and wants to make sure they don’t trash the ASD gym.

Who is the teacher most concerned with how Donovan passed the admissions test? (from Chapters 14 – 16)

• Ms. Bevelaqua

• Mr. Daniels

• Mr. Osborne

• Ms. Shapiro

What is it that Katie notices that makes her confront Donovan? (from Chapters 17 – 19)

• That Abigail is always looking at him suspiciously.

• That Donovan is always absent from the classroom whenever Schultz is there.

• That Donovan is always absent from the classroom when Ms. Bevelaqua is there.

• That Chloe is always looking at him questioningly.

What is the most likely reason Donovan is surprised to see Chloe at the mall? (from Chapters 4 – 6)

• He didn’t think her detention would be over that soon.

• He didn’t think people as smart as her were allowed to eat at the mall.

• He didn’t think she would accept his invitation to join him and his friends.

• He didn’t think people as smart as her did something as normal as go to the mall.

What is significant about James Donovan? (from Chapters 1 – 3)

• As an ancestor whose last name is the same as Donovan’s first name, Donovan believes they can communicate through a mysterious, spiritual connection.

• As an ancestor who also went to the Academy of Scholastic Distinction, Donovan feels like he has to live up to James’ example of academic success

• As the survivor of a famous ship sinking, he is an inspiration to Donovan, who sees himself as facing an impending disaster.

• As someone killed in a famous ship sinking, he is an example to Donovan of the kind of self-endangering behavior to avoid.

What part of Tin Man’s anatomy does Donovan accidentally break? (from Chapters 4 – 6)

• His motor.

• His leg.

• His ear.

• His arm.

What is the class at the Academy of Scholastic Distinction that becomes Donovan’s home room? (from Chapters 4 – 6)

• Physics.

• Power Mechanics.

• Robotics.

• Mathematics.

In what way does Abigail’s choice to help Donovan with the admissions test make the most sense? (from Chapters 24 - 27)

• She wanted to win the robotics meet, and she realized that Donovan staying at the school was the best way to make that happen.

• She had an experience of feeling more normal, and she realized that keeping Donovan at the school would ensure more such experiences.

• She wanted to stay connected with Katie, and she realized that Donovan staying at the ASD would ensure that that would happen.

• She had always felt attracted to him, and she realized that keeping Donovan at the ASD would be a way to start a relationship.

Who essentially kidnaps Donovan and takes him to the robotics meet? (from Chapters 20 – 23)

• Noah.

• Mr. Osborne.

• The Daniels.

• Chloe.

Which of the students in the robotics club appears to be most resentful of Donovan’s presence and interest in Tin Man, and why? (from Chapters 4 – 6)

• Abigail, because she’s determined to win the robotics meet and doesn’t think Donovan can help.

• Noah, because he’s the one most responsible for Tin Man’s design and doesn’t want his ideas messed with.

• Chloe, because she’s the one most responsible for Tin Man’s engineering, and doesn’t want him broken.

• Chloe, because she’s interested in Daniel and doesn’t want him spending time with someone other than her.