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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 February 12, what does Miranda's mother fry for lunch?
(a) Tulip bulbs.
(b) Vegetables.
(c) Grass.
(d) Onion bulbs.

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

3. In Chapter 11, where do students think that the president and national government have gone?
(a) Oklahoma.
(b) Colorado.
(c) New Mexico.
(d) Texas.

4. After Miranda's mother trips in Chapter 13, how long must she stay home and not leave?
(a) 11 days.
(b) 2 weeks.
(c) 6 days.
(d) 1 week.

5. What does Miranda's family have to eat in Chapter 17 after Matt gets back from the post office?
(a) Soup and macaroni with marinara sauce.
(b) Macaroni and tuna.
(c) Soup and oatmeal.
(d) Pasta with creamed soup.

Short Answer Questions

1. What painting does Mrs. Nesbitt want Matt to have when she dies?

2. By October 28, how long is Miranda sleeping at a time?

3. When is Miranda's mother's birthday?

4. What time does Miranda get up at the beginning of Chapter 12?

5. How far is the post office from Miranda's house?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens on Christmas eve?

2. In Chapter 19, what does Miranda learn when she goes to the hospital?

3. How does Miranda describe finding Mrs. Nesbitt when she dies in Chapter 16?

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

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

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

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

8. On October 26, what does Miranda say about chores she has to do?

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

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

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