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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 19-21.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Jessie have to land on the ledge when jumping from Mr. Neely's window?
(a) She has to avoid the ledge.
(b) She'll break her legs if she doesn't.
(c) It will keep her landing quiet.
(d) It leads her to the nearest street.

2. After Jessie's press conference, why do many reporters not want to publish Jessie's story?
(a) The reporters can't verify Jessie's identity.
(b) The story sounds too crazy.
(c) They think Jessie is a liar.
(d) They don't have time to print it for the next day.

3. While riding the bus in Chapter 20, who does Jessie decide she must contact first?
(a) Her mother.
(b) The mayor.
(c) The Board of Health.
(d) The police.

4. How does Jessie know she isn't dreaming in Chapter 19?
(a) She splashes water on her face.
(b) She discovers the door is locked.
(c) She shakes her head side to side.
(d) She pinches herself.

5. What makes Jessie wonder if slavery has been overturned in Chapter 8?
(a) Seeing a black girl go to school with white girls.
(b) Seeing a black man working at Clifton.
(c) Hearing someone mention a black person.
(d) Realizing 1996 is different from 1840.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 8, how does Jessie get to look back at life in Clifton?

2. In Chapter 20, what does the old woman tell Jessie at the bus stop?

3. In the beginning of Chapter 21, who is Jessie waiting for?

4. What does Jessie do when the lights turn on while she is escaping?

5. At the end of Chapter 8, what does Jessie wonder about her holiday celebrations growing up?

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