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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did April say Monday was when Claudia found her in the grocery store in October: "The Before"?
(a) At her aunt's house.
(b) At her grandmother's house.
(c) At her mother's house.
(d) At a foster home.

2. What were Monday and Claudia's mother watching on television in the morning in December: "Two Years Before the Before"?
(a) How the Grinch Stole Christmas.
(b) Dance Party.
(c) The Simpsons.
(d) Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.

3. What does Claudia say used to be her and Monday's favorite pastime in December: "The After"?
(a) Writing poetry.
(b) Pretending to be in high school.
(c) Roller skating.
(d) People watching.

4. What is the name of the doll that Claudia held while Monday told her about sneaking out for a date in November: "One Year Before the Before"?
(a) Pinky.
(b) Sarah.
(c) Anna.
(d) Rosa.

5. Where is Pentagon City Mall located?
(a) Brooklyn, New York.
(b) New York, New York.
(c) Crystal City, Virginia.
(d) Baltimore, Maryland.

6. Who did Monday say caused the bite marks on her shoulder in December: "One Year Before the Before"?
(a) Her mother.
(b) Tuesday.
(c) Her father.
(d) August.

7. What color does Claudia say Mrs. Charles would be in the preface to November?
(a) Blue.
(b) Yellow.
(c) Green.
(d) Purple.

8. By what nickname does Claudia's mother frequently call her throughout the narrative?
(a) Pumpkin.
(b) Honey Pie.
(c) Sweet Pea.
(d) Sugar.

9. How many children did Claudia's mother lose during pregnancy?
(a) 2.
(b) 6.
(c) 1.
(d) 4.

10. 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.

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

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

13. Since what grade had Monday been Claudia's best friend?
(a) First grade.
(b) Third grade.
(c) Fourth grade.
(d) Second grade.

14. What is the name of Claudia's father?
(a) Roger.
(b) Michael.
(c) James.
(d) Gerald.

15. Who was to be Claudia's homeroom and first-period teacher in September: "The Before"?
(a) Ms. Moser.
(b) Ms. Valente.
(c) Ms. O'Donnell.
(d) Ms. Paul.

Short Answer Questions

1. By what nickname did Claudia refer to Megan as in November: "The After"?

2. Who is Shayla's best friend?

3. How had Michael's father managed to see all of his games while he was away, according to the narrative in December: "The After"?

4. How old was Claudia's mother when she married Claudia's dad?

5. What river does Claudia describe crossing over the bridge after leaving the airport in September: "The Before"?

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