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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 12 - 15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After leaving the bread truck and walking along the highway, what does Jessie question?
(a) If she is real.
(b) If her Ma is safe.
(c) If she is strong enough to help Clifton.
(d) If the children are still sick.

2. What wakes Jessie in "Chapter 1"?
(a) The sun.
(b) Her mother's yelling.
(c) A loud noise outside.
(d) Someone shaking her.

3. Why does Jessie leave her oil lamp lit when she waits outside the Benton's cabin in Chapter 1?
(a) For comfort.
(b) So her mother can see her.
(c) She doesn't leave it lit.
(d) To keep warm.

4. In Chapter 8, where is Pa when Jessie sees him?
(a) Playing outside.
(b) At home with Ma.
(c) Working in his blacksmith shop.
(d) Talking to the doctor.

5. What does Jessie think the "large yellow carriages" are in Chapter 10?
(a) Trains.
(b) Limousines.
(c) She has no idea.
(d) Monster machines.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What disease is affecting the children of Clifton?

3. In Chapter 6, what rumor does Jessie overhear about Clifton?

4. In Chapter 14, why does the fat man yell at Jessie?

5. In Chapter 5, what makes Jesse dizzy?

(see the answer key)

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