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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Sexton writing about at the beginning of the book?
(a) His life.
(b) A dream.
(c) Suicide.
(d) His father.

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

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

4. Why does Didi live alone?
(a) She ran away from her house.
(b) She is living abroad.
(c) Her family died in an accident.
(d) Her family kicked her out of her house.

5. How long ago did Didi begin living alone?
(a) 1 week.
(b) 1 year.
(c) 1 day.
(d) 1 month.

6. Who does Didi say she gets to see?
(a) The doctor.
(b) Everyone.
(c) Nobody.
(d) Her family.

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

8. What does Hettie use the bird for?
(a) To see into the future.
(b) To have a meal.
(c) To entertain a guest.
(d) To heal her wounds.

9. What does Sexton trip on after leaving Didi's place?
(a) A trash bag.
(b) A sidewalk crack.
(c) A twig.
(d) A string.

10. What is the name of the girl with the broken leg?
(a) Hannah.
(b) Dana.
(c) Joy.
(d) Prudence.

11. Where does Hettie wait for the girls at the beginning of the book?
(a) A store.
(b) A basement.
(c) A park.
(d) An alley.

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

13. What kind of place does Didi live in?
(a) An apartment.
(b) A hotel.
(c) A palace.
(d) A condo.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Sexton feel when he is threatened?

2. What does the person threatening Sexton NOT want to do?

3. What is Mrs. Robbins's occupation?

4. How old is Sexton?

5. What is Sexton's last name?

(see the answer keys)

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