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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 Chapter 17 when Miranda's family notices it is snowing, how long do they realize it has been snowing?
(a) 45 minutes.
(b) An hour or more.
(c) 30 minutes.
(d) About 2 hours.

2. How many bags of food does Miranda get when she goes to town in Chapter 21?
(a) 4.
(b) 3.
(c) 5.
(d) 6.

3. How many meals does Miranda's mother make her skip after she catches Miranda in the pantry in Chapter 11?
(a) 5.
(b) 4.
(c) 3.
(d) 2.

4. In Chapter 17, when Miranda and Jonny put out containers to catch the snow, how much snow is in the bottom of the garbage can by the time they finish setting out containers?
(a) 1/2 an inch.
(b) 3/4 of an inch.
(c) An inch.
(d) 2 inches.

5. What do Matt and Jonny get Miranda for Christmas?
(a) Diary.
(b) Socks.
(c) Watch.
(d) Pencils and paper.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 15, how long has it been since Mrs. Nesbitt heard from her family?

2. In Chapter 19, when Miranda's mother is better, what does she tell Miranda to eat?

3. On December 4, how high are some of the snow drifts?

4. In Chapter 11, what does Miranda tell Jonny that she ate and is being punished for eating?

5. In Chapter 11, what is the name of a girl that is rumored to have been grabbed and taken by a guy?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Miranda decide to homeschool?

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

3. Where was Brandon Erlich when the asteroid hit and how did he get home?

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

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

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

7. What does Miranda find in one of Mrs. Nesbitt's cupboards in Chapter 16 that she wants to give to her mother as a present?

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

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

10. What does Miranda wear and have to try to stay warm on September 6?

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