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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Hollis realize that she did not see in her drawings of the Regans?
(a) How beautiful Izzy is.
(b) How funny Steven is.
(c) How they seem so lonely.
(d) How much the Old Man loves Steven.

2. In Chapter 14, Hollis says that the Christmas decorations are _______________________.
(a) not as much as she had wanted.
(b) not great but they'll have to do.
(c) more beautiful than anything Hollis has seen.
(d) just fine for no more time than they had to make them.

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

4. Who is the social worker who tries to reconnect Hollis with the Regans?
(a) Evelyn.
(b) Emmy.
(c) Eva.
(d) Ellen.

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

6. Where does Hollis park Josie's car?
(a) In the garage.
(b) In the shed.
(c) In the backyard.
(d) In the carport.

7. Who rescued Hollis when she was injured on the mountain?
(a) The Mustard Woman.
(b) Beatrice.
(c) Izzy.
(d) Steven.

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

9. What does Hollis ask Steven regarding his fights with the Old Man?
(a) If the Old Man is sick.
(b) If it is her fault that they fight so much.
(c) If the Old Man has ever hit Steven.
(d) If Steven picks fights on purpose.

10. What does Hollis go outside to get to decorate for Christmas in Chapter 13?
(a) Birds nests.
(b) Holly branches.
(c) Rose hip branches.
(d) Evergreen branches.

11. 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) A wedding.
(d) Antique shopping.

12. What does Hollis retrieve from the shed for Josie to use?
(a) Boots.
(b) Fishing pole.
(c) A sled.
(d) Sandpaper.

13. Hollis worries that the fights between Steven and the Old Man are because of what?
(a) Steven's drug use.
(b) Her presence in the home.
(c) The Regans' talk of divorce.
(d) The Old Man's illness.

14. Hollis wonders if trying to fit her into a family was like trying to _____________________.
(a) get toothpaste back into the tube.
(b) jam a puzzle piece that didn't match.
(c) fit a stepsister's foot into the glass slipper.
(d) stop a thunderstorm.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Hollis refuse to go home with Mr. Regan?

2. Which of the following is NOT something Hollis does when she and Josie get into the house?

3. Josie says that she wishes Hollis could ______________________.

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

5. What sound does Hollis hear as she stands outside in the cold?

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