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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Hettie break the leg of one of the girls?
(a) They said something rude to her.
(b) They saw her signal.
(c) They threatened her.
(d) They brought her the wrong bird.

2. Why was Sexton threatened when he left Didi's place?
(a) He came from Didi's house.
(b) He seems threatening.
(c) He looks like someone about to meet death.
(d) He has Didi's scent on him.

3. What does Sexton's mother feel like doing at the beginning of the book?
(a) Home redecorating and painting.
(b) Early Christmas shopping.
(c) Spring cleaning.
(d) Meal planning.

4. How did Hettie break the leg of one of the girls?
(a) She said a spell.
(b) She touched her nose.
(c) She snapper her fingers.
(d) She snapped a twig.

5. How many girls is Hettie waiting for at the beginning of the book?
(a) 5.
(b) 2.
(c) 3.
(d) 4.

6. What does Sexton suggest Didi do when she tells him how old she is?
(a) Tell the woman downstairs.
(b) Stop lying.
(c) Take a nap.
(d) Go see a doctor.

7. What does Sexton get trapped under after he slips?
(a) A refrigerator.
(b) A car.
(c) A statue.
(d) A pile of wood.

8. What does the person threatening Sexton NOT want to do?
(a) Hurt him.
(b) All of these.
(c) Continue living.
(d) Miss her.

9. What does the person threatening Sexton tell Didi Sexton will be used as?
(a) A road map.
(b) A bargaining chip.
(c) A pawn in the game.
(d) A good cover.

10. What does Sexton slip on when his mother sends him out?
(a) A puddle.
(b) A scarf.
(c) Some garbage.
(d) Some plastic bags.

11. How old is Sexton?
(a) 16.
(b) 17.
(c) 18.
(d) 15.

12. What is Sexton's last name?
(a) Farmer.
(b) Feller.
(c) Fenton.
(d) Furnival.

13. What color is the bird delivered to Hettie?
(a) Brown.
(b) Black.
(c) Gray.
(d) White.

14. What does Did offer to do for Sexton when they first meet?
(a) Be his friend.
(b) Sew his ripped clothing.
(c) Cheer him up.
(d) Clean him up.

15. How does Sexton feel when he first meets Didi?
(a) Leery.
(b) Upset.
(c) Happy.
(d) Relieved.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who tells Sexton about why Didi lives alone?

2. Who threatens Sexton when he leaves Didi's place?

3. Why does Didi live alone?

4. What does Sexton say he hoped Didi was when he met her?

5. What gets ripped when Sexton gets trapped under something?

(see the answer keys)

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