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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did Monday and Claudia go for carryout in September: "One Year Before the Before"?
(a) Taj Mahal to Go.
(b) Mr. Panang's To-Go.
(c) Mr. Chang's Carryout.
(d) Jack's Burgers and Fries.

2. What is Darrell's last name?
(a) Ross.
(b) Anderson.
(c) Williams.
(d) Singleton.

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

4. What show did Claudia watch reruns of after her first day of school in September: "The Before"?
(a) The Simpsons.
(b) Family Guy.
(c) Sesame Street.
(d) Dance Machine.

5. What sister of Monday's was supposed to be starting kindergarten in September: "The Before"?
(a) April.
(b) Tuesday.
(c) September.
(d) Jennifer.

6. Who is the librarian that Claudia's mother asked her to check in with in September: "The Before"?
(a) Ms. O'Donnell.
(b) Ms. Charles.
(c) Ms. Valente.
(d) Ms. Paul.

7. By what nickname did Claudia refer to Megan as in November: "The After"?
(a) Dolly.
(b) Flip-Nose.
(c) High Bun.
(d) Short Stack.

8. 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 Skype.
(b) Via Netflix.
(c) Via YouTube.
(d) Via television.

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

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

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

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

13. When did Michael say his father was coming back home in December: "The After"?
(a) 1 year.
(b) 2 years.
(c) 6 months.
(d) 3 years.

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

15. Who sings the song "All I Ask" that Claudia was to dance to for her first solo in November: "The After"?
(a) Tina Turner.
(b) Madonna.
(c) Beyonce.
(d) Adele.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does CFSA stand for?

2. What is the name of the public housing complex where Monday lived?

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

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

5. What were Monday and Claudia's mother watching on television in the morning in December: "Two Years Before the Before"?

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