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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the man with the near death date die?
(a) He is mugged.
(b) He has a heart attack.
(c) He chokes.
(d) He is hit by a car.

2. What was Jem's mother addicted to?
(a) Drugs.
(b) Gambling.
(c) Tobacco.
(d) Alcohol.

3. Who does Spider say is similar to Jem after learning of her power?
(a) His mother.
(b) Eva.
(c) Val.
(d) Jeremy.

4. What kind of car does Spider steal?
(a) A Sonata.
(b) An Astra.
(c) An Aspire.
(d) A Smart Car.

5. When does Jem see the dates?
(a) When the date is near.
(b) When the death will affect her.
(c) When she looks people in the eye.
(d) When she says a chant in her head.

6. What does a woman with a car accidentally give Jem to eat?
(a) A loaf of bread.
(b) Some toast.
(c) An apple.
(d) An orange.

7. How long has Jem been walking when she asks for a rest?
(a) 16 minutes.
(b) 6 hours.
(c) 6 minutes.
(d) 60 minutes.

8. What personal problem does Jem say keeps her from getting romantic with Spider?
(a) He has a cleanliness problem.
(b) He has a few weeks to live.
(c) He has anger management issues.
(d) All of these.

9. Where is Jem when she reveals she never wants children?
(a) Val's apartment.
(b) The woods.
(c) The gas station.
(d) The car.

10. Who recognizes Spider at a gas station?
(a) Another motorist.
(b) A police car.
(c) Some truckers.
(d) The attendant.

11. How does Spider initially respond to hearing about Jem's power?
(a) He holds her close.
(b) He laughs.
(c) He doesn't believe her.
(d) He tries to fight her.

12. Why does Jem tell Spider about her power?
(a) He is the closest thing she has had to a friend.
(b) He realizes she knew about the explosion.
(c) He knows something is strange about her.
(d) All of these.

13. How does Spider plan to spend the nights on his way to the coast?
(a) By camping.
(b) Using empty tourist homes.
(c) Sleeping in the car.
(d) In hotels.

14. What does Spider say he will do if the police catch him?
(a) Run.
(b) Give himself up.
(c) Fight them.
(d) Kill himself.

15. How does Spider stay away from the animals they encounter in the night?
(a) He yells at them to get away.
(b) He gets in the river.
(c) He climbs a tree.
(d) He gets on hay bales.

Short Answer Questions

1. What good does Jem think will happen if she tells Spider his death date?

2. How does Jem say most people view Spider?

3. Why does Jem say she never wants to be a mother?

4. When did Spider say his life began being mapped out?

5. What does Jem do when Terry gives her a compliment?

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