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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Maren's sixth grade classmate, Stuart, why are redback spiders called black widows?
(a) Because the male kills the female after sex.
(b) Because the female dies after giving birth.
(c) Because the female eats the male after sex.
(d) Because the female eats the mates of other females.

2. Why does Maren's mom tell Maren that they cannot tell anyone about what Maren did to Luke?
(a) Because no one will believe them.
(b) Because Maren's mom is afraid that the police will take Maren and Maren's mom will be left all alone.
(c) Because Maren's mom will get into trouble.
(d) Because Maren's mom is afraid of that Maren will be put in jail.

3. Where do Janelle's parents live?
(a) Edgartown, PA
(b) Sandhorn, PA
(c) Lancaster, PA
(d) Pittsburgh, PA

4. On the morning of Maren's birthday, what seems different to Maren about her mom that Maren had not seen in a long time?
(a) Maren's mom had never looked so tired.
(b) Maren's mom had not looked that happy in a long time.
(c) Maren's mom seemed secretive.
(d) Maren's mom had new earrings.

5. What does Maren ask Stuart about mammals?
(a) If there are any mammals that engage in sexual cannibalism.
(b) If there are any mammals that have wings.
(c) If there are any mammals that lay eggs.
(d) If there are any mammals that eat cooked meat besides humans.

Short Answer Questions

1. At Janelle's boss' Christmas party, where does Maren hide?

2. How does Maren say that she keeps ending up alone with boys from her school?

3. What does Luke do to Maren in the second kind of dream that Maren has about him?

4. What does Maren do to her first babysitter?

5. Where did Maren meet Luke?

(see the answer key)

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