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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Part Six, when Caroline goes inside to find Father hurt, what indication is there that he is not yet dead?
(a) She can feel shallow breathing.
(b) He speaks to her.
(c) He tries to raise his hand.
(d) He jerks and kicks his leg.

2. What is the name of the road that Caroline lives on in Part Eight?
(a) Wildwing.
(b) Hill View.
(c) Pioneer.
(d) Adams.

3. What is the woman who sits next to Caroline on the bus eating?
(a) Antacids.
(b) Popcorn.
(c) Candy.
(d) Lozenges.

4. What do Susan and Paul have for breakfast?
(a) Toast.
(b) Water.
(c) Tang.
(d) Hot dogs.

5. What motive does Caroline have for living in the place where she is living in Part Eight?
(a) It is where she knows the most people.
(b) It is where she was happiest with Father.
(c) It is where Father's checks are sent.
(d) It is close to Della.

Short Answer Questions

1. When they get to the bus station, what does Father tell Caroline to buy?

2. What does Caroline learn from Paul when they are outside?

3. What does Caroline buy at the mall in Part Seven?

4. How old was Caroline when Father abducted her?

5. On page 151, what does Caroline say looks like "porcupine quills" around Father's mouth?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is ironic about the feeling Caroline shares about grocery shopping in the beginning of Part Six?

2. In what sense are Susan and Father similar?

3. When Caroline is finally alone in the cave, watching the fire, what does she finally allow herself to think about?

4. Who is Melody, and why does Caroline leave her a note?

5. What education has Caroline received since returning to Oregon?

6. When Paul falls from the sled and Caroline comes up the hill to find him, what does she see, and what does Susan tell her is happening?

7. What happens during Caroline's encounter with the two sisters in the mall bathroom?

8. When they are on the bus, what important message does Caroline try to tell Father, and how does he react?

9. What happens to cause Caroline to decide against approaching Della?

10. What does Caroline do after she finds Father, and why?

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