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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 know that Spider is involved in something illegal?
(a) He is never in school.
(b) He has money to spend.
(c) He is rude to his grandmother.
(d) He seems suspicious.

2. What is the first compliment Terry gives Jem?
(a) She has a nice smile.
(b) She has pretty hair.
(c) She has a special gift.
(d) She is very smart.

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

4. Where is Spider when he first kisses Jem?
(a) The tent.
(b) The barn.
(c) The rain.
(d) The stolen car.

5. How does Jem feel when she sees some animals at night?
(a) She is scared.
(b) She loves them.
(c) She has some flashbacks.
(d) She doesn't like the smell.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Spider call Jem when he learns of her power?

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

3. How does Jem say most people view Spider?

4. Who recognizes Jem and Spider as runaways in the town they hitch hike to?

5. Where does Jem meet Terry?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Jem save Spider in the woods?

2. Why does Jem stop Spider from getting food in the wild?

3. How does Spider calm Jem's fears about the cows?

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

5. What special gift does Jem have?

6. What makes the moment so awkward after Jem and Spider make love?

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

8. How does Spider calm down Jem about her guilt over the explosion?

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

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

(see the answer keys)

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