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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. Where is Janie's birth certificate, according to Janie's mother?
(a) In the attic.
(b) A safe in the basement.
(c) At the hospital.
(d) The bank.

2. What does Mrs. Shields say about Janie's parents when Janie asks her about them?
(a) They are strict.
(b) They are very mean.
(c) They are criminals.
(d) They are secretive.

3. Janie's mother does not wear ___________.
(a) Aprons.
(b) Hats.
(c) Dresses.
(d) Scarves.

4. What is Reeve doing in chapter four, when Janie abandons her snack?
(a) Washing his car.
(b) Raking leaves.
(c) Throwing a football.
(d) Mowing the lawn.

5. Which word does Janie look up in the dictionary in chapter four?
(a) Deprivation.
(b) Nightmare.
(c) Daymare.
(d) Daydream.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is missing from Janie house, which makes Janie more skeptical?

2. What place do teen couples go to become physical?

3. Sarah-Charlotte thinks about the fact that Janie never has a ________________ in chapter one, while eating at lunch.

4. In which chapter does Janie eventually confront her parents about all that she uncovers?

5. How old is Janie when her parents buy a camera?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Hannah's role within the novel, other than the history the Johnsons provide?

2. Explain Janie's stint, in an attempt to make Reeve jealous at the Honors breakfast.

3. Explain the situation when Janie returns home after hearing about Jason's birth certificate.

4. Why does Janie take a sip of Sarah-Charlotte's milk, instead of her own?

5. What story does Jason tell at lunch and how does it relate to Janie's situation?

6. Describe what goes through Janie's mind as she looks at the milk carton.

7. Explain the focus of Janie's mind during chapter two.

8. How does Reeve's and Janie's relationship grow in chapter two?

9. Explain Janie's realization and thought process as she enters her home in chapter three and sees no baby picture.

10. Explain what happens between Janie and Mrs. Shields in chapter three.

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