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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who wants Gwen and the kids to stay in Los Alamos the most?
(a) Bitsy.
(b) Ned.
(c) Walter.
(d) Wolf.

2. What is the name of the psychiatrist that Davey is told she should see?
(a) Miriam.
(b) Mary Anne.
(c) Melody.
(d) Margaret.

3. Who is invited to Davey's birthday dinner?
(a) Jane.
(b) Wolf.
(c) Reuben.
(d) Ted.

4. Where does Davey leave a package in Chapter 38?
(a) At the hospital.
(b) In a bush.
(c) In Wolf's mail box.
(d) In a cave.

5. What informative items does the psychiatrist give to Davey?
(a) Videos.
(b) Books.
(c) Hotline phone numbers.
(d) Pamphlets.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Mr. Ortiz dies, who does Davey unintentionally take her frustration out on?

2. Who arrives to school drunk for the play audition?

3. What is the name of the woman who is the head of the music department at Davey's school?

4. Where does Davey feel closest to her father?

5. What is Davey's attitude like on Christmas?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why don't Walter and Bitsy want Davey to learn to drive?

2. How does Davey feel about Gwen working at the lab?

3. Does Davey have a happy birthday? Why or why not?

4. Is Walter's apology sincere after he slaps Davey? Why or why not?

5. What is Jason's reaction to moving back to Atlantic City?

6. What is the candle that Davey buys a symbol of?

7. What message about alcoholism does Judy Blume send to the reader?

8. Why does Davey leave letters for Wolf to find?

9. What does Davey write to Wolf even though she can't send letters to him?

10. What prompts Davey to finally lash out at Walter, Bitsy, and Gwen?

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