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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 3-5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens at the very end of Chapter 5?
(a) Jessie hears a loud sound.
(b) Everything goes black.
(c) Ma cries.
(d) Alarms begin to go off.

2. In Chapter 2, why doesn't Jessie throw her hairbrush at Hannah?
(a) She does throws her hairbrush at Hannah.
(b) She can't find her hairbrush.
(c) She'd rather tease Hannah with it.
(d) She doesn't want to get in trouble.

3. How many children are in Jessie's family?
(a) Seven.
(b) Four.
(c) Five.
(d) Six.

4. Who does Ma say forced the quarantine signs to be taken off of doors in Clifton?
(a) Pa and the doctor.
(b) Mr. Seward and Mr. Clifton.
(c) The doctor.
(d) Clifton and his men.

5. In Chapter 1, how does Jessie describe herself as compared to the other Clifton children?
(a) Braver.
(b) Stronger.
(c) Taller.
(d) Smarter.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ma give Jessie before she leaves Clifton?

2. What disease is affecting the children of Clifton?

3. In Chapter 5, what confuses Ma as she explains Clifton to Jessie?

4. What historical town does Ma compare Clifton to?

5. Why does Hannah think Pa won't build a new house?

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