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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. On September 11, what does Brandon's father read on the trip to work?
(a) Novel.
(b) Newspaper.
(c) Papers from work.
(d) Non-fiction book.

2. On what floor of the North Tower does Leo Chavez work?
(a) 98th.
(b) 107th.
(c) 102nd.
(d) 84th.

3. In "Kochi," what color beards do the men have that Reshmina and Pasoon encounter?
(a) White.
(b) Brown.
(c) Black.
(d) Salt and pepper.

4. In "J is for Jihad," when did the Afghan guerilla fighters hit the tank that some young boys from Reshmina's village are playing on?
(a) About 25 years ago.
(b) 20 years ago.
(c) More than 30 years ago.
(d) 35 years ago.

5. What does Taz have for a good luck charm?
(a) Tasmanian Devil.
(b) Rose quartz crystal.
(c) Teddy bear.
(d) St. Christopher medal.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "The 93rd Floor," what place has heat like they are experiencing in the North Tower?

2. How far will Reshmina's father have to walk to the ANA base so they can tell the Americans where Taz is?

3. What floor is Brandon on in "Rock to Fakie," when he sees a fire?

4. Where does the investment banker named Stephen work?

5. In "The Apache," what causes a landslide?

Short Essay Questions

1. What has Brandon had drilled into him since he was four?

2. Where does Brandon go when he is suspended from school on September 11?

3. How does Brandon get out of the elevator when it is stuck?

4. How does Reshmina nearly get hurt in "The Apache"?

5. What does the lobby of the North Tower look like?

6. What people do Reshmina and Pasoon encounter in "Kochi," and what are the people like?

7. What is Reshmina's village like?

8. Why is Brandon not in school on September 11?

9. Where does Brandon's father work, and what is it like?

10. Why does it not help Brandon to see a helicopter in "A Hole in the World"?

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