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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. In which chapter does Adair receive her driver's license?
(a) Chapter two.
(b) Chapter five.
(c) Chapter six.
(d) Chapter seven.

2. What does Janie daydream her children's names are?
(a) Sarah and Ashley.
(b) Demi and Lace.
(c) Denim and Lace.
(d) Ashley and Lacey.

3. What is the print of the dress the girl on the milk carton is wearing?
(a) Plaid.
(b) Checkered.
(c) Polka dot.
(d) Floral.

4. What is the best way to describe Janie's feelings toward Lizzy?
(a) She is quite fond of Lizzy.
(b) She is apprehensive about Lizzy.
(c) She feels self conscious around Lizzy.
(d) She does not like Lizzy.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What daily event does Janie's mother skip in chapter four?

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

3. Which word most correctly describes how Janie views her parents, after they come clean with the truth?

4. Which character is central to the novel, yet only appears in flashbacks?

5. What happens in the flashback Janie has in chapter four?

Short Essay Questions

1. Janie heads outside while Reeve is raking leaves. Describe what happens next.

2. Who is Lizzy? Explain in some detail.

3. Explain how the theme of Janie's parents' secrecy thickens in chapter seven.

4. Describe the situation of Janie's struggle with dialing the 800 number on the milk carton, as it appears in chapter five.

5. Explain what Janie's parents reveal to her about themselves in chapter nine.

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

7. Why does Janie resist going on a drive with Adair and Sarah-Charlotte in chapter six?

8. Explain Janie's feelings about the kiss between her and Reeve.

9. Describe the 'daymare' that Janie has while getting ice cream with Reeve in chapter two.

10. What does Janie bring up in chapter eight, when she finally decides to confront her parents?

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