Ugh, that sounds like my English teacher. I feel you, I have the same problem, although I'm actually interested in English some of the time. I've never had civics and economics, so I don't know if I'd like it or not. :/
Oh that sounds awesome! I haven't had a birthday party in years, actually. I don't know, I just don't find them necessary for me and most people are away during the summer anyway...
XYZ affair is where the French captured American delegates and demanded money from President John Adams and it caused a lot of hate for the French in America at that time. Or something like that, i wasn't paying super close attention :/
MCQ? Is that like multiple choice? Those kinds of tests are the best! :D I have a test in chemistry and in algebra II on monday. But they should be pretty easy, which is good! Let me know how you did on your test!