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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where were the Phillies when the asteroid hit?

2. In Chapter 8, on what day does Miranda fast?

3. What does Miranda's family eat after the asteroid hits the moon?

4. What does Miranda get on a math test on May 17?

5. What grade is Miranda getting in English on June 4?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Miranda's mother come and get her from school on May 19?

2. Why does Peter tell Miranda's family to start using mosquito spray on June 12?

3. What does Miranda think about her father's wife Lisa?

4. How are conditions changing on July 10?

5. What is decided about meals on July 3?

6. In Chapter 9, what reasons does Miranda's mom give her that show how lucky the family is?

7. What is learned at the meeting held in Chapter 10 to discuss school?

8. What was the school day like for Miranda on May 18?

9. Why does Peter think that Miranda should stop swimming in Chapter 8?

10. What do Miranda and Dan share about their grandparents in Chapter 6?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The crises cause external and internal conflicts for the characters in the novel. How does conflict affect the various characters, and do characters struggle more with external or internal conflicts? Which type of conflicts seem to be most difficult to deal with?

Essay Topic 2

The mood in the novel changes from positive to negative. What is the overall mood in the novel? How does that affect the plot?

Essay Topic 3

People have different reactions to life after the asteroid hits. How do various people, especially those in Miranda’s family, react to the crisis? What do their reactions reveal about them and their ability to survive?

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