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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Hollis goes to Steven's room to look at the picture he took of Hollis _____________________.
(a) lying in a hammock.
(b) water skiing.
(c) climbing a tree.
(d) in a rowboat.

2. What does Josie give to Hollis for Christmas?
(a) A wood carving of a Christmas tree.
(b) Strings of cranberries for the tree.
(c) Popcorn balls.
(d) A tin of Izzy's hard candies.

3. What does Hollis do to temporarily fix the broken window in the kitchen?
(a) Covers it with cardboard.
(b) Covers it with a trash bag.
(c) Covers it with a framed painting.
(d) Covers it with a towel.

4. What has Hollis done in the house the last few days?
(a) Played in the snow.
(b) Baked Christmas cookies.
(c) Hung pictures on the walls.
(d) Watched television.

5. Where does Hollis go after she leaves the Regans' home?
(a) The Stucco Woman's house.
(b) The Lemon Lady's house.
(c) Josie's house.
(d) Beatrice's house.

6. Who is hugging Hollis in her drawing, End of Summer?
(a) The Mustard Woman.
(b) Steven.
(c) Josie.
(d) The Old Man.

7. Josie says that she wishes Hollis could ______________________.
(a) call Beatrice.
(b) see herself like Josie sees her.
(c) take her back home.
(d) learn to drive.

8. What did Steven tell Hollis to do when the truck sped out of control on the mountain?
(a) Hit the breaks.
(b) Jump.
(c) Lay on the horn.
(d) Fasten her seat belt.

9. Where had Izzy and the Old Man gone on the last day Hollis was with the family?
(a) New car shopping.
(b) Furniture shopping.
(c) Antique shopping.
(d) A wedding.

10. For their trip to the Summer house, Hollis packs food and ___________________.
(a) skis.
(b) music CDs.
(c) books.
(d) Christmas ornaments.

11. What is written on the cake shown in Hollis' drawing, Izzy's Cake?
(a) You're one of us now.
(b) Welcome to the family, Holly.
(c) The daughter we never had.
(d) Welcome Hollis Regan.

12. What does Hollis imagine when she thinks of reuniting with the Regans?
(a) Hugging them.
(b) Having dinner with them.
(c) Watching TV with them.
(d) Having a picnic with them.

13. In her head, Hollis begs the Old Man and Izzy not to _____________________.
(a) drive to the Coast.
(b) mind her plan to take Josie to the Summer house.
(c) tell Steven she is never coming back.
(d) forget about her.

14. How long will Hollis and Josie be able to stay in the Summer house?
(a) Just the Winter and Spring.
(b) Just Summer and Fall.
(c) Just for the Winter.
(d) Just for Autumn and Winter.

15. What sound does Hollis hear when she awakens the next morning?
(a) Josie's snoring.
(b) A faint buzzing sound.
(c) Traffic sounds.
(d) The garbage truck.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Hollis know that she must call Beatrice?

2. What does Hollis decide to give to Josie as a Christmas gift?

3. Who is kissing Steven's cheeks in Hollis' drawing, End of Summer?

4. Hollis remembers that Steven once said that in modern times Santa Claus would come _________________ instead of a sleigh.

5. What does Hollis find hanging on the doorknob of the shed?

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