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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 17, what do Miranda and her mother do while Matt and Jonny remove snow from the sunroom roof?

2. In Chapter 17, what time does Matt come home from the post office?

3. What is Peter's schedule in Chapter 13?

4. What is the temperature on October 13?

5. In Chapter 13, what day of the week is the library open?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What do Matt and Miranda discuss before she goes to town in Chapter 21?

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

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

5. What plans does Mrs. Nesbitt want Miranda to follow when Mrs. Nesbitt dies?

6. What does Miranda get from the school when she gathers things to homeschool?

7. How does Miranda care for her family when they are sick in Chapter 19?

8. What does Peter say about Miranda's mother's injury?

9. Why does Miranda decide to homeschool?

10. What happens in Chapter 13 when Miranda goes to the hospital to get Peter?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In the novel, some characters are more thoroughly described than others. Who are some characters that are merely named in passing or have a minor role in the novel? What is the importance of these flat characters to the story line? In what way do these characters make the main characters more colorful or interesting? When there is conflict, what type of role do these flat characters play?

Essay Topic 2

Before the asteroid hits, Miranda seems immature and self-centered. How does the crisis help Miranda to mature and come of age in the novel?

Essay Topic 3

Because of the deteriorating conditions, some people begin to abuse their authority. How is power abused after the asteroid hits, and how do circumstances lead to abuses of power?

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