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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 14, why does the fat man yell at Jessie?
(a) Because she is drinking unsafe water.
(b) Because she is walking in the middle of a street.
(c) Because she is trespassing.
(d) Because she is blocking his path.

2. Why are the reporters at the press conference confused when Jessie mentions Mr. Neely?
(a) Because they don't know who Mr. Neely is.
(b) Because Mr. Neely is known for being honest.
(c) Because Mr. Neely is dead.
(d) Because Mr. Neely gave them an interview recently.

3. What highway sign is Jessie looking for when she leaves Clifton?
(a) West 75.
(b) Main South.
(c) North 37.
(d) She isn't sure what sign to look for.

4. What confuses Jessie the first time she uses a phone?
(a) Which end to speak into.
(b) Where to put the money.
(c) How to dial.
(d) How to hold it.

5. In Chapter 6, what rumor does Jessie overhear about Clifton?
(a) That more people are moving in.
(b) That Mr. Clifton is selling it.
(c) That it will be shut down.
(d) That it makes a lot of money.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 13, what does Jessie lunch remind her of?

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

3. What does the old woman on the bus tell Jessie that is helpful?

4. While escaping Mr. Neely's apartment in Chapter 19, who does Jessie think of to inspire her to be brave?

5. What does Jessie do at her press conference when the crowd thinks she is joking?

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