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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What show did Claudia watch reruns of after her first day of school in September: "The Before"?
(a) Sesame Street.
(b) Family Guy.
(c) The Simpsons.
(d) Dance Machine.

2. Where did April say Monday was when Claudia found her in the grocery store in October: "The Before"?
(a) At a foster home.
(b) At her mother's house.
(c) At her grandmother's house.
(d) At her aunt's house.

3. Where did Monday and Claudia go for carryout in September: "One Year Before the Before"?
(a) Mr. Panang's To-Go.
(b) Jack's Burgers and Fries.
(c) Mr. Chang's Carryout.
(d) Taj Mahal to Go.

4. Where did Claudia's mother work in September: "The Before"?
(a) A bakery.
(b) A bakery.
(c) An elementary school.
(d) A veteran's canteen.

5. What is Claudia's middle name?
(a) Sarah.
(b) Mae.
(c) Claire.
(d) Jasmine.

6. What did Ms. Valente share with Claudia when she visited her office in November: "The Before"?
(a) A turkey sandwich.
(b) A ham sandwich.
(c) A peanut butter sandwich.
(d) A slice of pizza.

7. What band did Claudia's father play congas for in September: "The Before"?
(a) The Shaw Boyz.
(b) Dos Fat Brothers.
(c) The Miller Boyz.
(d) The Scenesters.

8. When did Michael say his father was coming back home in December: "The After"?
(a) 3 years.
(b) 2 years.
(c) 6 months.
(d) 1 year.

9. Why did Ms. Valente get Monday different clothes to wear at school in December: "One Year Before the Before"?
(a) Because a student poured soda on her.
(b) Because she was covered in dog hair.
(c) Because she smelled like urine.
(d) Because her clothing was ripped from a fight.

10. Who took Claudia to the office to inquire about Monday in October: "The Before"?
(a) Ms. Moser.
(b) Ms. Paul.
(c) Ms. Walker.
(d) Ms. Valente.

11. At what airport did Claudia arrive in the beginning of September: "The Before"?
(a) Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport.
(b) Reagan Washington National Airport.
(c) Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport.
(d) John F. Kennedy International Airport.

12. What is Monday's favorite color said to be in the beginning of the novel?
(a) Blue.
(b) White.
(c) Pink.
(d) Black.

13. How old was Claudia's father when he married her mom?
(a) 22.
(b) 19.
(c) 29.
(d) 25.

14. By what nickname did Claudia refer to Megan as in November: "The After"?
(a) Flip-Nose.
(b) Dolly.
(c) Short Stack.
(d) High Bun.

15. Who is Monday's brother that should have been in line with the fifth graders in September: "The Before"?
(a) August.
(b) Jack.
(c) Tuesday.
(d) Michael.

Short Answer Questions

1. What were Monday and Claudia's mother watching on television in the morning in December: "Two Years Before the Before"?

2. What is the nickname of Monday's father?

3. What is the name of Monday's mother?

4. With what detective did Claudia speak at the police station about Monday in December: "The Before"?

5. What sister of Monday's was supposed to be starting kindergarten in September: "The Before"?

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