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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Hollis remembers that Steven once said that in modern times Santa Claus would come _________________ instead of a sleigh.
(a) on a snowmobile.
(b) in a limousine.
(c) on a motorcycle.
(d) in a Hummer.

2. What happens to Josie when she ventures outside?
(a) She falls on the steps.
(b) She gets bewildered.
(c) She is hit by an icicle.
(d) She slips on ice.

3. Where do the Regans tell Izzy about their plans to make her part of their family?
(a) In the car.
(b) The front porch.
(c) At a restaurant.
(d) In the den.

4. What color is the sweater that Hollis hides with the fishing pole?
(a) Tan.
(b) Blue.
(c) Red.
(d) Green.

5. What do Josie and Hollis make for Christmas Eve dinner?
(a) Oatmeal cookies and milk.
(b) Chicken noodle soup and orange juice.
(c) Apple pancakes and milk.
(d) Potato chips and cheese slices.

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

7. How does Josie feel while listening to the Christmas music?
(a) Sad.
(b) Anxious.
(c) Frightened.
(d) Joyful.

8. What had Steven been bringing to the Summer house?
(a) Logs.
(b) Candles.
(c) Food.
(d) Blankets.

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

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

11. What does Hollis notice still hanging on the guestroom wall?
(a) Her drawing of Old Man's Mountain.
(b) A picture of flowers.
(c) A painting of Izzy.
(d) A picture of her.

12. When questioned by Hollis, Josie says that Santa Claus looked ________________.
(a) cold.
(b) old.
(c) dirty.
(d) fat.

13. What does Josie find in the house that she wants to wear?
(a) Gloves.
(b) Coat.
(c) Hat.
(d) Boots.

14. What makes Josie sad on Christmas?
(a) She misses Beatrice.
(b) They don't have a big meal.
(c) There aren't lots of presents.
(d) It didn't snow.

15. What does Hollis find hanging on the doorknob of the shed?
(a) A little wreath.
(b) A bag of groceries.
(c) A camera strap.
(d) Steven's sweater.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Hollis see in the shed that makes her cringe?

3. In Chapter 14, Hollis says that the Christmas decorations are _______________________.

4. Where had Izzy and the Old Man gone on the last day Hollis was with the family?

5. Why is the girl in Hollis' Thirteenth Picture, the Conference Room not Hollis?

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