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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 Jack begin crying in the beginning of "Dying"?
(a) Because Old Nick arrives.
(b) Because the plant has died.
(c) Because Ma slaps him.
(d) Because there is no cereal.

2. What month has begun in "Dying"?
(a) June.
(b) April.
(c) July.
(d) March.

3. What does Old Nick do when the stranger says he's got his plates in "Dying"?
(a) He drops Jack and runs away.
(b) He grabs a gun and threatens to shoot the stranger.
(c) He throws Jack into the truck and drives off.
(d) He punches the stranger.

4. How many elements are there in Plan B in "Dying"?
(a) 9.
(b) 3.
(c) 12.
(d) 5.

5. What images are on the new pajamas that Noreen brings to Jack at the hospital in "After"?
(a) Dinosaurs.
(b) Astronauts.
(c) Teddy bears.
(d) Spongebob Squarepants characters.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the dog that jumps on Jack when he escapes in "Dying"?

2. What image is on the bandage that the doctor puts on Jack's injuries in "After"?

3. What happened to the baby that died during Ma's childbirth?

4. What is the name of Paul's wife?

5. What name is on the tag of the Admission Coordinator when Ma and Jack first enter the hospital in "After"?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the first plan that Ma develops for escape in "Dying"?

2. How do Ma and Jack practice for their first plan for escape in "Dying"? How does Jack feel about the plan?

3. What causes the conflict between Ma and her father in "After"?

4. What does Officer Oh ask Jack when she meets him? Why?

5. What are some of the ideas that Jack and Ma have for escape when they begin brainstorming?

6. What is significant about Jack's newfound desire to go Outside in the beginning of "Dying"?

7. How is the setting described when Jack and Ma arrive at the police station in "After"? What takes place in this setting?

8. How is Ma described when Jack discovers her after his outing with Paul in "After"?

9. What are some of the questions Ma is asked during her television interview in "After"?

10. How does Jack feel about the change in routines in "After"?

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