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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What month does this book start in?

2. How did Hettie break the leg of one of the girls?

3. How long ago did Didi begin living alone?

4. What purpose does Didi say her family served for her?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Sexton meet Didi?

2. What do the girls think Hettie is going to do with the bird they bring her?

3. What does Mrs. Robbins say happened to Didi's family?

4. What does Sexton say his mother is clueless about?

5. How does Sexton show his compassion when he sees Billy?

6. Why do the girls get angry with Hettie?

7. What does Didi tell Sexton she is?

8. What does Didi say about her family when Sexton comments on a picture of them?

9. Why does Hettie think Sexton can show her where Didi is?

10. What does Sexton think is happening to Didi when she tells him who she is?

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