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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Sexton try to do when he leaves Didi's house?
(a) Help the man across the street.
(b) Pet the dog.
(c) Cheer up the child.
(d) Avoid the old woman.

3. What is Sexton writing at the beginning of the book?
(a) An essay.
(b) A journal entry.
(c) A note.
(d) A short story.

4. Where does Sexton live?
(a) New York.
(b) London.
(c) Paris.
(d) Los Angeles.

5. Where does Billy spend most of his time?
(a) On the porch.
(b) In his room.
(c) In the hall.
(d) On the steps.

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

7. What did Didi get great joy from while with Sexton?
(a) Speaking with him.
(b) Walking through the park.
(c) Eating an apple.
(d) Sewing his shirt.

8. How does Sexton describe his life at the beginning of the book?
(a) Empty.
(b) Sad.
(c) Fruitless.
(d) Alone.

9. 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.

10. What is Sexton threatened with after he trips while leaving Didi's place?
(a) A knife.
(b) A law suit.
(c) A stick.
(d) A broken bottle.

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

12. What is a Haruspex?
(a) A magician.
(b) A troll.
(c) A witch.
(d) A wizard.

13. Why does Sexton's mother send him out?
(a) She needs something from the store.
(b) He is making her sad.
(c) He is running late.
(d) She is cleaning.

14. What month does this book start in?
(a) July.
(b) April.
(c) June.
(d) August.

15. Where does Hettie live?
(a) New York.
(b) Paris.
(c) London.
(d) Los Angeles.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Didi tell the person threatening Sexton to do?

2. Who does Didi say she gets to see?

3. What is Sexton's last name?

4. How long ago did Didi begin living alone?

5. What is Mrs. Robbins first name?

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