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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. When Peter visits in Chapter 15, how long does he tell Miranda's mother to stay off her feet this time?
(a) 15 days.
(b) 20 days.
(c) About 3 weeks.
(d) 2 weeks, maybe more.

2. In Chapter 21, when is the city hall open?
(a) Fridays from 2 to 4 p.m.
(b) Tuesdays from noon to 1.
(c) Wednesdays from 10 to 11 a.m.
(d) Mondays from 3 to 5 p.m.

3. What does Miranda's family have for dessert on Christmas day?
(a) Lime Jell-O.
(b) Pudding.
(c) Cherry Jell-O.
(d) Chocolate.

4. In Chapter 16, what does Miranda find in the back of a cabinet that Mrs. Nesbitt's son gave her for Mother's Day?
(a) Sun catcher.
(b) Box of chocolates.
(c) Box of hard candy.
(d) Book of flower photographs.

5. When does the natural gas run out?
(a) October 2.
(b) September 30.
(c) October 10.
(d) September 29.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where was Brandon Erlich when the asteroid hit?

2. In what room does Miranda's mother recuperate after she trips in Chapter 13?

3. In Chapter 16, how much older does Miranda think that Peter looks every time that she sees him?

4. When is the last day that the library will be open due to not having heat?

5. In Chapter 17, what time does Matt come home from the post office?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Miranda discover in town in Chapter 21?

2. Why does Mr. Mortensen come to Miranda's house in Chapter 18?

3. What do Matt and Miranda discuss before she goes to town in Chapter 21?

4. What does Miranda's family have for Christmas dinner?

5. Why is Matt so late coming from the post office in Chapter 17?

6. On February 12, what does Miranda's mother fry for lunch and how does Miranda describe the food?

7. What happens in Chapter 13 when Miranda goes to the hospital to get Peter?

8. What encouragement does Miranda's mom give Miranda on September 19?

9. What happens when Miranda eats food from the pantry?

10. How does Miranda care for her family when they are sick in Chapter 19?

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