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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What high school did Claudia say she wanted to attend in October: "The Before"?
(a) Goza High School.
(b) Cordoza High School.
(c) Winnaker High School.
(d) Banneker High School.

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

4. Why does Claudia struggle with her schoolwork?
(a) Because she is dyslexic.
(b) Because she has attention deficit disorder.
(c) Because she is autistic.
(d) Because she is abused at home.

5. Claudia's narrative in November: "The Before" relates that she was failing almost every class except for what?
(a) French.
(b) Algebra.
(c) English.
(d) Biology.

6. About how many students attended Claudia's school, according to the narrative in September: "The Before"?
(a) 300.
(b) 2,000.
(c) 1,000.
(d) 500.

7. Claudia's story begins the day before she entered what grade?
(a) Eighth.
(b) Sixth.
(c) Ninth.
(d) Fifth.

8. What color does Claudia say her mother would be if she were a color?
(a) Pink.
(b) Blue.
(c) Red.
(d) Green.

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

10. What did Michael and Claudia get at Starbucks in December: "The After"?
(a) Iced teas.
(b) Vanilla lattes.
(c) Cappuccinos.
(d) Hot chocolates.

11. What color does Claudia remark that everyone sees differently in the preface to September?
(a) Blue.
(b) Red.
(c) Pink.
(d) Green.

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

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

14. Who was Megan with at the mall in December: "The After"?
(a) Tip.
(b) Tray.
(c) Roger.
(d) Kam.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the name of the dance school that Claudia attended?

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. With whom did Monday say she had been out all night when she came to Claudia's in November: "One Year Before the Before"?

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

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