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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Val make for Jem after the man with the near death date dies?

2. How did Jem used to present the numbers she saw to her mother?

3. What does Spider say Jem saved him from?

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

5. Why doesn't Jem want to be friends with Terry?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Jem save Spider in the woods?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. Why does Jem say she never wants children?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Diversity is a major theme in this book as many different life-styles and ranks in society were involved. How is this theme shown in this book, and why do you think the author felt it was so important?

Essay Topic 2

Fear is a common theme in this book that is presented a number of times by a number of characters. What are some of these instances, and how does fear affect the characters in the book?

Essay Topic 3

Anne and Karen are two very similar people, and yet they have some very notable and important differences. Using the text to cite some support and, write a compare/contrast essay about these two women in Jem's life.

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