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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Halley feel herself letting go of?
(a) The girl from the Grand Canyon.
(b) Her feelings for Noah.
(c) Her relationship with her family.
(d) Her naive nature.

2. How does Halley startle Macon?
(a) She climbs down the tree beside him.
(b) She sneaks up behind him.
(c) She calls his name quietly.
(d) She opens the window quickly.

3. What is Halley jealous about in regards to Scarlett?
(a) Her mother.
(b) Her relationship with Michael.
(c) Her life style.
(d) Her red hair.

4. What stops Halley's mother from pressing her about Macon's name?
(a) The Vaughns call.
(b) Marion calls.
(c) Halley's father brings her a milkshake.
(d) Halley walks out of the house.

5. What does Halley's mother want her to do that Halley avoids?
(a) Watching movies with the Vaughns.
(b) Mowing the lawn.
(c) Listening to her father's radio show.
(d) Baking cookies and talking together.

6. Which of the following isn't something that Macon does that bothers Halley's mother?
(a) Let his car idle, then pull away with screeching tires.
(b) Hang up if somoene other than Halley answers.
(c) Refuses to talk to Halley's mother.
(d) Call late at night.

7. What do people call Halley that she doesn't mind, but they might think she minds it?
(a) The worst friend.
(b) Scarlett's wannabe.
(c) The smart girl.
(d) Scarlett's friend, Halley.

8. What is the purpose of the camp that Halley is attending?
(a) To provide therapy.
(b) To help build friendships.
(c) To build up self-esteem
(d) To teach her survival skills.

9. Why does Halley forgive Scarlett for the amount of time she spends with Michael and not with her?
(a) Because her mother doesn't want her to spend time with Scarlett.
(b) Because Michael is so nice to Scarlett.
(c) Because Halley has other things to occupy her as well.
(d) Because Scarlett seems so happy.

10. What seems to override Halley's dad's reprimand for having someone else do her chores for her?
(a) Macon's ability to distract him with questions.
(b) His need to complete his own chores.
(c) His desire to write down information for his show.
(d) His interest in Macon's large lawnmower.

11. Why does Halley feel like a fool at the party?
(a) Ginny says something rude about her outfit.
(b) Scarlett spends time crying.
(c) She cannot find Macon.
(d) Scarlett and she arrive late.

12. How are Halley's feelings described as Macon pulls her close and kisses her when the dam is opening?
(a) Unsure and terrified.
(b) Terrified and exhilarated.
(c) Relieved and surprised.
(d) Surprised and safe.

13. Why is Halley punished by her mother?
(a) Not telling her about Scarlett's baby.
(b) Lying to her.
(c) Refusing to tell her about Macon.
(d) Skipping school.

14. Where does Halley's mother go when she leaves the house?
(a) To go and look for Macon.
(b) To the Vaughn's house.
(c) To talk with Halley's father.
(d) To Scarlett's house.

15. Why does Scarlett says that having the baby is hard?
(a) Because Michael isn't there.
(b) Because she can't tell anyone else.
(c) Because Halley is distracted with Macon.
(d) Because she is too young.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Halley's mother know she was lying about why she missed curfew?

2. What type of store do Halley and Scarlett work at?

3. Where is Halley when Macon visits her on her birthday?

4. Why is there an uneasy silence at Halley's home when she gets there?

5. How long is Halley's punishment to go on?

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