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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what year of high school was Chuck when his grandfather Albie died?
(a) Senior.
(b) Freshman.
(c) Junior.
(d) Sophomore.

2. In the section of the story "If It Bleeds" entitled "December 9-13," Holly returns to her hometown to help which of her relatives named Henry move into a nursing home?
(a) Great-uncle.
(b) Uncle.
(c) Grandfather.
(d) Brother.

3. How many short steps are included in the flight of the stairs leading to the cupola?
(a) 3.
(b) 9.
(c) 4.
(d) 6.

4. Albie told Chuck that he swore never to return to the cupola and that when he broke his promise, he saw a future associated with whom?
(a) Chuck.
(b) Alyssa.
(c) Himself.
(d) Sarah.

5. The first time the scene changes within "December 8-9, 2020," Holly is getting ready to watch what type of show at 3 in the afternoon?
(a) Talk show.
(b) Documentary.
(c) Soap opera.
(d) Court.

6. Albie told his grandson Chuck that he had "only been up to that damn cupola" (134) how many times in total?
(a) 6.
(b) 9.
(c) 3.
(d) 24.

7. Jerome Robinson works part-time for Holly while he pursues which other endeavor?
(a) Inventing an app.
(b) Writing a book.
(c) Training for a marathon.
(d) Remodeling his home.

8. The prologue of the story "If It Bleeds" discusses January of which year?
(a) 2019.
(b) 2021.
(c) 2020.
(d) 2023.

9. What is the name of the business owned by Holly?
(a) Another Way.
(b) Finders Keepers.
(c) Better Beepers.
(d) Kooky Closets.

10. Holly asserts in the section called "December 16, 2020" that the Outsider from the Marysville Hole did not show up in what way?
(a) In print.
(b) In person.
(c) On film.
(d) On paper.

11. Holly decides in the section called "December 14, 2020" that the feature she saw on Chet's face must have been a what?
(a) A drop of blood.
(b) A goatee.
(c) A shadow.
(d) The remains of a fake mustache.

12. Who entered the room while Albie was telling Chuck about his experiences in the cupola?
(a) Jane.
(b) Sarah.
(c) Henry.
(d) Felicia.

13. Who was the first person to ignite Chuck's love of reading?
(a) His grandmother.
(b) His teacher.
(c) His mother.
(d) His grandfather.

14. In what year was Chuck's childhood home with his grandparents built, according to Albie?
(a) 1943.
(b) 1901.
(c) 1918.
(d) 1885.

15. Sarah told Chuck that the Jefferies boy mentioned by Albie had been hit by a drunk driver while chasing what object into the street?
(a) A ball.
(b) A dog.
(c) A remote control car.
(d) A hula hoop.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old was Chuck when he moved in with his grandparents, Albie and Sarah Krantz?

2. In what state was the door to the cupola throughout Chuck's childhood?

3. What is the last name of Holly, the protagonist of the story entitled "If It Bleeds"?

4. Who accompanies Holly on her trip back to her hometown in the section called "December 9-13, 2020"?

5. When Dan's grandson calls Holly in the section called "December 22, 2020," she asks him to tell Dan what fact about the Outsider?

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