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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. What eats a good portion of Jem's food from Britney's house?
(a) A raccoon.
(b) An orphan.
(c) A dog.
(d) A coyote.

2. Where does Jem head after leaving Britney's house?
(a) Essex.
(b) London.
(c) The woods.
(d) Weston.

3. Why does Jem say she hates her mother?
(a) For not loving her enough.
(b) For not explaining the gift.
(c) For being with bad men.
(d) For dying.

4. What does Jem think might save Spider?
(a) A turn to God.
(b) Some medication.
(c) A change of events.
(d) Her death.

5. Who tells Jem she can't stay at the church?
(a) The Police chief.
(b) Simon.
(c) Karen.
(d) The rector.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Jem no longer hang out in the places other kids go?

2. Where do Jem hide after the confrontation with the man from the party?

3. Where does Jem stop to eat after finding money in the woods?

4. When does Jem stop seeing the numbers?

5. How does Jem get away from the police after spending the money she gets in the woods?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do Jem and Spider look so guilty to the police?

2. What happens when Jem tries to eat after splitting up from Spider?

3. Why does Jem stop hanging out in the places kids go when they have nothing to do?

4. What makes Jem consider suicide?

5. What does Simon suggest Jem do about her situation?

6. What good does Anne say can come from Jem's gift?

7. What keeps Jem from killing herself?

8. What does Jemma demand in return for her story to the police?

9. What makes Jem angry with the police?

10. How does Karen respond when she hears about Jem's power?

(see the answer keys)

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