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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At what school did Claudia's mother drop her off in September: "The Before"?
(a) Westchester Park Elementary School.
(b) Warren Kent Charter School.
(c) Anderson High School.
(d) Goza Junior High School.

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

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

4. What river does Claudia describe crossing over the bridge after leaving the airport in September: "The Before"?
(a) The Anacostia River.
(b) The Trinity River.
(c) The Klamath River.
(d) The Colorado River.

5. What color journal did Monday give to Claudia in December: "Two Years Before the Before"?
(a) Blue.
(b) Pink.
(c) Purple.
(d) Red.

6. Where did Michael say his father had gone in December: "The After"?
(a) London.
(b) Texas.
(c) Missouri.
(d) Dubai.

7. What band did Claudia's father play congas for in September: "The Before"?
(a) The Shaw Boyz.
(b) The Miller Boyz.
(c) Dos Fat Brothers.
(d) The Scenesters.

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

9. Where did Claudia's mother work in September: "The Before"?
(a) An elementary school.
(b) A veteran's canteen.
(c) A bakery.
(d) A bakery.

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

11. Why did Ms. Valente get Monday different clothes to wear at school in December: "One Year Before the Before"?
(a) Because she smelled like urine.
(b) Because she was covered in dog hair.
(c) Because her clothing was ripped from a fight.
(d) Because a student poured soda on her.

12. What does Claudia say she tries to look like when she dances in November: "The After"?
(a) A rainbow of colors.
(b) Lines and words.
(c) Memories and the passage of time.
(d) Shadows in a page.

13. Claudia says in the preface to October that if Monday were a color she would be what?
(a) Green.
(b) Orange.
(c) Blue.
(d) Red.

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

15. 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) Anna.
(c) Rosa.
(d) Sarah.

Short Answer Questions

1. For what kind of company did Claudia's father drive trucks?

2. On what color paper was Ms. Montgomery said to print her quizzes and tests on in November: "The Before"?

3. Who was Jacob's friend that would not intervene in the fight because his mother would kill him for touching a girl in December: "One Year Before the Before"?

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

5. Since what grade had Monday been Claudia's best friend?

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