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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. How does Jem feel while hiking with Spider?
(a) Scared.
(b) Exposed.
(c) Exhilerated.
(d) Dangerous.

2. Why is Spider so uncomfortable while driving?
(a) He has feelings for Jem.
(b) He is sick.
(c) He doesn't know how.
(d) He is in a stolen car.

3. What is Jem's full name?
(a) Jemma.
(b) Jemmersha.
(c) Jemina.
(d) Jemima.

4. How does Jem say most people view Spider?
(a) Aggressive.
(b) Impressive.
(c) Strange.
(d) Intelligent.

5. What does Spider say he wants to do with his life while hiking?
(a) Build houses.
(b) Make movies.
(c) Be a farmer.
(d) Teach students.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the woman who recognizes Jem and Spider as runaways offer to do for them?

2. How long is Spider suspended for?

3. What kind of car does Spider steal?

4. Where is Jem's favorite haunt?

5. What does Spider say he will do if the police catch him?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Jem feel after she destroys everything she owns, and why?

2. Who is Cyril, and how does Jem learn about him?

3. What strange thing does Jem notice while at the Eye of London?

4. What does Jem see on the newspaper when eating in town?

5. How does Jem save Spider in the woods?

6. What mistake does Jem make while buying a map?

7. How does Jem know Spider is involved in something illegal?

8. Why is Jem so hesitant to become friends with Terry?

9. What does Val realize when Jem refuses to say she will take care of Spider?

10. How does Spider show his optimistic attitude in the woods?

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