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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 was Brandon Erlich when the asteroid hit?
2. After Miranda's mother trips in Chapter 13, how long must she stay home and not leave?
3. When is the last day that the library will be open due to not having heat?
4. When is Miranda's mother's birthday?
5. In Chapter 11, how many groups are students divided into when they get to school?
Short Essay Questions
1. What reason does Miranda give her mom for homeschooling, and how does her mother react?
2. Why is Matt so late coming from the post office in Chapter 17?
3. On October 28, what does Peter say about Miranda's mother's ankle when she trips a second time?
4. What does Miranda get from the school when she gathers things to homeschool?
5. What does Miranda's family have for Christmas dinner?
6. On October 26, what does Miranda say about chores she has to do?
7. What does Miranda discover in town in Chapter 21?
8. What does Miranda find in one of Mrs. Nesbitt's cupboards in Chapter 16 that she wants to give to her mother as a present?
9. Where was Brandon Erlich when the asteroid hit and how did he get home?
10. What does Peter say about Miranda's mother's injury?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Miranda and her mother have their ups and down as the crisis continues. What type of relationship does Miranda have with her mother at the beginning of the novel, and how do circumstances affect their relationship?
Essay Topic 2
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 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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