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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 gets ripped when Sexton gets trapped under something?
(a) His bag.
(b) His jeans.
(c) His shirt.
(d) His shoes.

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

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

4. What is Mrs. Robbins first name?
(a) Alicia.
(b) Audra.
(c) Andrea.
(d) Amelia.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Sexton say he thinks Didi really is after hearing what she thinks she is?

2. What is Sexton writing about at the beginning of the book?

3. How long ago did Didi begin living alone?

4. What is Sexton's last name?

5. What does Sexton's mother feel like doing at the beginning of the book?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Sexton do when Hettie speaks to him on the street?

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

4. What does Hettie use the bird for?

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

6. What does Sexton do before leaving his house as his mother sends him away?

7. Why does Sexton want to kill himself?

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

9. What does Didi tell Sexton she is?

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

(see the answer keys)

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