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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. What does Annie believe will happen if she points at a dead person?
(a) Nothing.
(b) Her fingers will drop off.
(c) Her hand will burn.
(d) Her finger will create sparks.

2. On which island do Mrs. John's parents live?
(a) Dominica.
(b) Antigua.
(c) Bermuda.
(d) Maui.

3. What is Annie's punishment for lying to her mother in Chapter 1?
(a) She had to listen to her mother rant and rave for about an hour.
(b) She has to eat outside alone and her mother does not kiss her goodnight.
(c) She has to go straight to bed after eating dinner.
(d) She has to do the dishes all by herself.

4. What do Annie and her mother do every day after lunch?
(a) Nap until Mr. John comes home from work.
(b) Clean the dishes and then do laundry.
(c) Clean the dishes and then go to the market.
(d) Clean dishes and settle into their afternoon routine.

5. What is a favorite hangout of Annie and the new friend she meets in Chapter 4?
(a) The lighthouse.
(b) The beach.
(c) The mall.
(d) School.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Annie punished in Chapter 4?

2. Why is Annie's Chapter 4 friend sent away?

3. Which of Annie's friends is known as a dunce?

4. On which school team does Annie serve as captain in Chapter 3?

5. How do the women who are mean to Annie and her mother act when they see Mr. John?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Annie required to copy as her punishment in Chapter 5 and how much time is she given?

2. What is Annie's belief regarding dead people in Chapter 1?

3. How is Annie's friendship with Gwen in Chapter 6?

4. What are the parting words Annie's mother shares with her daughter?

5. Why is Annie afraid of dead people in Chapter 1?

6. When was the last time Mineau and Annie played together?

7. Why is the Red Girl sent to live with her grandparents?

8. What is Annie's response to Mrs. John's accusation in Chapter 6?

9. Why does Annie begin sneaking to funerals?

10. How does Annie meet the Red Girl?

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