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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 does Janie ask Reeve to take her, after she confronts her parents?
(a) California.
(b) Florida.
(c) Pennsylvania.
(d) New Jersey.

2. In chapter 13, Janie's grandmother is afraid to leave the house to _____________, because she is unsure if Janie leaves.
(a) Teach.
(b) Shop.
(c) Pray.
(d) Tutor.

3. Janie looks for information on whom, in chapter 13?
(a) Debbie Spring.
(b) Jennie Spring.
(c) Hannah Johnson.
(d) Miranda Javenson.

4. In chapter 14, which word best describes how Reeve is feelings in regard to his relationship with Janie?
(a) Abused.
(b) Loved.
(c) Confident.
(d) Rejected.

5. According to Janie, it is _______________ for parents to yell at their children.
(a) Hurtful.
(b) Normal.
(c) Abusive.
(d) Wrong.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Sarah-Charlotte ask Janie about in chapter 16, that upsets Janie?

2. Which character acts as a mediator between the Johnsons and Janie?

3. The Johnson family unit is _______________ by the end of the novel.

4. How old is Reeve at the beginning of the novel?

5. Who does Janie blame for her supposed kidnapping?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the accidental mailing of Janie's letter to the Springs a type of resolution?

2. What is Janie's realization about her relationship with Reeve toward the end of the novel? Explain.

3. What suggests that Janie wants to, and plans on, spending the night with Reeve in the future?

4. Why does Janie wait to pursue an adult relationship with Reeve?

5. How does the novel end? Explain.

6. Explain what is lacking from the Johnson's explanation of the past.

7. What does Reeve tell Janie in chapter 11, about his relationship with his siblings? Why is Janie unable to concentrate on what he is telling her?

8. Why do the Johnson's take Janie out for pizza? What are they attempting to do?

9. Why do Janie and Reeve decide against staying in the motel together/

10. What idea does the New York Times give Janie?

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