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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. What is the name of Megan's minister at her church?

2. How many bags of kindling does Miranda gather on July 2?

3. On June 3, which of Miranda's grades is dragged down by tests?

4. When is Jonny's birthday?

5. On July 2, how long has it been since Miranda's family has had electricity?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What does Miranda's mother buy at a clothes store in Chapter 4?

4. What chores does Miranda do on July 2?

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

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

7. What treat does Mrs. Nesbitt bring on June 5, and where does she get the treat from?

8. What is decided about meals on July 3?

9. What news does Miranda's father have on June 11?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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?

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