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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. In Chapter 3, how old is a young man's child, whose wife is pregnant?

2. What is the name of Miranda's cat?

3. On June 22, how often does Miranda's father say that he tries to call them?

4. Where did Matt go to college?

5. What restaurant do Miranda's family find open on May 22?

Short Essay Questions

1. At the beginning of Chapter 3, what has Miranda's mother learned about what s going on after the asteroid hit?

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

3. In Chapter 4, how has Horton been acting?

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

5. Where is Sammi going in Chapter 8 and with whom?

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

7. What does Miranda learn when her father calls in Chapter 1?

8. In Chapter 9, why does Miranda tell Jonny that they need to stay in Howell?

9. How are conditions changing on July 10?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Mrs. Nesbitt’s presence and actions help Miranda and her family. What type of person is Mrs. Nesbitt, and how does she present an example to Miranda of how to deal with crisis?

Essay Topic 2

Keeping a journal is important for Miranda. Why does she keep a journal, and what does it reveal about her view of the future?

Essay Topic 3

Both Miranda and her mother become angry as conditions deteriorate. What emotions are covered by the anger that Miranda and her mother are feeling? How does the anger affect their relationship?

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