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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 12, what event is Margaret allowed to attend for the first time?

2. What does Margaret do on Labor Day morning?

3. What does Nancy tell Margaret to wear on the first day of school?

4. Where does Sylvia plan to take Margaret one Saturday each month?

5. Who is Evan?

Short Essay Questions

1. What strange thing does Margaret discover the day she stays home from school?

2. Why does Margaret feel uncomfortable around Evan and Moose?

3. Describe Margaret's new neighborhood.

4. Describe Margaret's new teacher.

5. What does Margaret enjoy about the holiday pageant?

6. Compare Grandma Sylvia's response to Margaret's interest in temple to Mrs. Simon's response.

7. Why does Margaret think her grandmother won't visit her in New Jersey?

8. Why does Margaret feel uncomfortable in Nancy's room?

9. How does Barbara Simon try to show that she understands Margaret?

10. Why does Margaret really want to get outside after the service in Chapter 9?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does the author use setting in the novel? What significant role does setting have in Margaret's story?

Essay Topic 2

How does Mr. Benedict do in his first year as a teacher? What are his triumphs? What are his challenges?

Essay Topic 3

Throughout the novel, Margaret and her friends believe a rumor they heard about Laura Danker. How does the author use foreshadowing to reveal the truth about Laura?

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