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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 January 11, how often does Miranda give her families cold remedies and a sponge bath?
(a) Every 3 hours
(b) Every 6 hours.
(c) Every 4 hours.
(d) Every 2 hours.

2. When does the water quit running in Chapter 15?
(a) November 3.
(b) November 4.
(c) November 5.
(d) November. 1.

3. What is the name of the guard at the hospital who gives Miranda a difficult time in Chapter 13?
(a) Dick.
(b) Robert.
(c) Bob.
(d) Dwayne.

4. By October 28, how long is Miranda sleeping at a time?
(a) 2-3 hours.
(b) 4-5 hours.
(c) 7-8 hours.
(d) 1-2 hours.

5. On December 13, what time of day does Miranda's family decide to eat their one meal?
(a) 11.
(b) 6.
(c) 12.
(d) 1.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 19, how many people died on Friday?

2. What is killing people in Chapter 19?

3. Who did Mrs. Nesbitt's ruby brooch belong to before it became hers?

4. How many shovels does Miranda's family find in the garage in Chapter 17?

5. What does Miranda's family have for dessert on Christmas day?

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 to eat for Matt's birthday dinner?

5. How do Miranda and her brothers get things from Mrs. Nesbitt's to their house in Chapter 16?

6. What happens on Christmas eve?

7. What does Peter say about Miranda's mother's injury?

8. What does Miranda get from the school when she gathers things to homeschool?

9. What wakes Miranda and her family on February 22?

10. On December 7, when are the only times that anyone from the family gets outside?

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