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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. Where does Jem meet Terry?
(a) In the store.
(b) Behind the church.
(c) By the canal.
(d) At school.

2. Why doesn't Jem want to be friends with Terry?
(a) He is black.
(b) She can't be distracted.
(c) She is moving soon.
(d) He will die soon.

3. Whose house is the party held at?
(a) Spencer's.
(b) Val's.
(c) McNulty's.
(d) Baz's.

4. Who recognizes Jem and Spider as runaways in the town they hitch hike to?
(a) Rachel.
(b) Rosa.
(c) Rhonda.
(d) Rita.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Spider act after Jem saves his life?

2. What does Jem do when it begins raining outside?

3. What does Jem tell Val helped them get away from the explosion?

4. What personal problem does Jem say keeps her from getting romantic with Spider?

5. Who invites Jem to a party?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How are Jem and Spider forced to leave the stolen car?

3. What special gift does Jem have?

4. Why does Jem feel partially guilty about her mother's death?

5. What illegal activity is Spider involved in?

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

7. Why does Jem not take up the offer of the woman in town who knows she is a run away?

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

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

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

(see the answer keys)

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