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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For what kind of company did Claudia's father drive trucks?
(a) A lumber company.
(b) A car factory.
(c) A brick factory.
(d) An ammunitions factory.

2. At what airport did Claudia arrive in the beginning of September: "The Before"?
(a) John F. Kennedy International Airport.
(b) Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport.
(c) Reagan Washington National Airport.
(d) Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport.

3. Who is Monday's brother that should have been in line with the fifth graders in September: "The Before"?
(a) Tuesday.
(b) Michael.
(c) Jack.
(d) August.

4. What is Monday's favorite color said to be in the beginning of the novel?
(a) Pink.
(b) Black.
(c) White.
(d) Blue.

5. How old was Claudia's mother when she married Claudia's dad?
(a) 29.
(b) 22.
(c) 30.
(d) 19.

6. What is the nickname of Monday's father?
(a) Les.
(b) Rich.
(c) Jack.
(d) Tip.

7. What is the name of the dance school that Claudia attended?
(a) The Henderson Dance School for Girls.
(b) The Titans Dance School for Girls.
(c) The Burris Dance School for Girls.
(d) The Manis Dance School for Girls.

8. What is Claudia's middle name?
(a) Sarah.
(b) Claire.
(c) Mae.
(d) Jasmine.

9. What is the name of Monday's mother?
(a) Janet.
(b) April.
(c) Sarah.
(d) Patti.

10. What was the number of Monday's house?
(a) 534.
(b) 804.
(c) 312.
(d) 142.

11. How had Michael's father managed to see all of his games while he was away, according to the narrative in December: "The After"?
(a) Via television.
(b) Via Skype.
(c) Via YouTube.
(d) Via Netflix.

12. Near what city did Claudia's mom and dad meet at a truck stop?
(a) Dallas.
(b) Little Rock.
(c) Atlanta.
(d) Knoxville.

13. Who is Michael's maternal grandmother?
(a) Ms. Walker.
(b) Ms. Kirkby.
(c) Ms. Evans.
(d) Ms. Paul.

14. What television show was playing inside Monday's house when Claudia got the nerve to go there in September: "The Before"?
(a) Family Guy.
(b) Dance Party.
(c) Sesame Street.
(d) The Simpsons.

15. What is the name of the public housing complex where Monday lived?
(a) The Robert Taylor Homes.
(b) The Ed Borough Complex.
(c) The Myrtle Avenue Complex.
(d) The Queensbridge Houses.

Short Answer Questions

1. By what nickname does Claudia's mother frequently call her throughout the narrative?

2. Who was Megan with at the mall in December: "The After"?

3. What color are the walls of Claudia's room described as in September: "The Before"?

4. Who did Claudia say her mother had hired as a tutor for her in her letter in December: "The After"?

5. Where is Pentagon City Mall located?

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