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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. Why does Jem talk to Britney until so late in the night?
(a) She can't sleep.
(b) She is worried about Spider.
(c) She is afraid to sleep.
(d) She misses her mother.

2. What does Jem put supplies from Britney's house in?
(a) A brief case.
(b) A backpack.
(c) A blanket.
(d) A tote bag.

3. What does Spider leave to find while Jem is hiding after the confrontation with the man from the party?
(a) Rita.
(b) A phone.
(c) A car.
(d) Some money.

4. What was Jem incapable of after Spider's death?
(a) Interacting with others.
(b) Crying.
(c) Walking.
(d) Laughing.

5. Why is Jem not worried about what her son struggles with?
(a) He is strong like his father.
(b) He is gifted in other areas.
(c) She doesn't have time.
(d) She had the same problems.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Jem head after leaving Britney's house?

2. How does Jem learn about what her son knows about her?

3. How does Britney cover for Jem when she leaves the house?

4. Who goes to the beach with Jem?

5. How does Karen die?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Jem get some money in the woods?

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

3. What does Britney do for Jem?

4. How does Jem feel when Spider says others may have Jem's gift?

5. What keeps Jem from killing herself?

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

7. Why was Jem not able to go to the cremation of Spider?

8. How does this book end?

9. Why does Jem say she hates her mother?

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

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