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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 16 -18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 8, how does Jessie get to look back at life in Clifton?
(a) By reading a book.
(b) On television.
(c) Through mirrors.
(d) She refuses to watch life in Clifton.

2. In Chapter 17, why does Mr. Neely tell a stranger on the phone that he may have to kill Jessie?
(a) Because she knows too much.
(b) He doesn't say this.
(c) Because she is sick.
(d) Because she is getting him in trouble.

3. In Chapter 18, what does Mr. Neely say during his phone call?
(a) That he is seeing too many people tonight.
(b) That he is seeing a problem beginning.
(c) That he is seeing something through.
(d) That he is seeing the past.

4. In Chapter 1, why does Jessie say she is glad to not be a grown-up?
(a) The cleaning.
(b) The cooking.
(c) The clothing.
(d) Jessie says she wishes she was a grown-up.

5. In Chapter 5, how does Ma describe Mr. Neely?
(a) As being like a brother to her.
(b) As being a level-headed journalist.
(c) As being against the village of Clifton.
(d) As being a founding father of Clifton.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Jessie describe people outside of Clifton in Chapter 10?

2. In Chapter 8, who says that the residents of Clifton receive medical care?

3. Why does Ma say she moved to Clifton?

4. Why does Jessie worry about calling Mr. Neely in Chapter 13?

5. How does Jessie describe her village at night?

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