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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. On September 10, what video games does Alex want Ben and Will to play?
(a) Madden.
(b) Log Jammers.
(c) Grand National.
(d) NBA ShootOut.

2. What did Aimee find on the pillows of their beds at their hotel in Chicago?
(a) 2 mints.
(b) 2 chocolates.
(c) 2 miniature candy bars.
(d) 2 peppermints.

3. What time did the first plane strike the North Tower of the World Trade Center?
(a) 8:46 a.m.
(b) 8:53 a.m.
(c) 8:11 a.m.
(d) 8:24 a.m.

4. What color flowers are on a tree in front of Aimee's school?
(a) Yellow.
(b) Purple.
(c) Maroon.
(d) Pink.

5. How long had Will's father been on the road when he was killed?
(a) 2 1/2 weeks.
(b) 5 weeks.
(c) 3 1/2 weeks.
(d) 4 weeks.

Short Answer Questions

1. What flight is Sergio and the other boy taking to New York?

2. Where did Nasheed's parents grow up?

3. How tall does Sergio think that his father is?

4. What color does the author say that the sky was on September 11, 2001?

5. Where is the next flight traveling for Will and his family on September 9?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Sergio do when he decides to ride the subway?

2. On September 10, why does Sergio's father stop by the apartment where Sergio lives with his grandmother?

3. Why are kids at Aimee's school complaining about lunch, and where do they go during lunch on September 10?

4. How did Will's father die?

5. Why is Naheed and her family at the airport on September 9?

6. Why is Aimee late starting at her new school?

7. Why does Naheed go to her locker before science class on September 10, and why does it take so long?

8. Why is it a relief at lunch on September 10 when Will's friends help themselves to his food?

9. What are Sergio and another boy doing at 7:46 a.m. on September 9?

10. Why are Callie and Rooney arguing at breakfast on September 10?

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