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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long does it take Elsa, The Monster, and the wurse to get to their destination in Chapter 16?

2. How do people describe Granny?

3. Wha type of dog is Samantha?

4. In Chapter 6, how many bags of chocolates does Elsa stuff through the mail slot for Our Friend?

5. When is Elsa's birthday?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the park like that is near Elsa's school?

2. How long has Granny been in the hospital, and what does she do when she breaks out nearly every day?

3. What is Britt-Marie upset in Chapter 7?

4. In Chapter 15, what are some issues that Ulricka has been having that she blames on baby brain?

5. Who does Britt-Marie say was looking for Elsa in Chapter 18, and what did she tell the person to do?

6. In Chapter 6, why does Elsa hate Mondays?

7. At the beginning of Chapter 4, what is Granny's hospital room like?

8. What does Alf do when he comes to pick up Elsa in Chapter 17?

9. According to Chapter 5, what is having a grandmother like?

10. What does Elsa get to eat in Chapter 16?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The tenants at the apartment building argue about selling the flats. Why are there varying opinions about whether to sell, and what do those opinions reveal about each of the tenants and what is important to each of them?

Essay Topic 2

Granny was liked and disliked by the people who knew her. What do the relationships Granny had with various individuals reveal about her and the type of person she was?

Essay Topic 3

Heroes are important in Elsa’s life. Who are the heroes in Elsa’s life and how do they help her make sense of the world?

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