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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 6 -8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Jessie say people waited until night to get sick in her village?
(a) It just happened that way.
(b) To avoid seeing the doctor.
(c) Because they were embarrassed.
(d) So they wouldn't miss work.

2. In Chapter 1, why does Jessie say she is glad to not be a grown-up?
(a) Jessie says she wishes she was a grown-up.
(b) The cooking.
(c) The clothing.
(d) The cleaning.

3. What historical town does Ma compare Clifton to?
(a) Williamsburg.
(b) Boston.
(c) Gettysburg.
(d) New York City.

4. In Chapter 7, how does Jessie decide to try to fully escape Clifton?
(a) By herself.
(b) With a bunch of girls.
(c) With a group of tourists.
(d) With a family.

5. In Chapter 5, how does Ma describe Mr. Neely?
(a) As being a level-headed journalist.
(b) As being like a brother to her.
(c) As being a founding father of Clifton.
(d) As being against the village of Clifton.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Ma say Clifton was created?

2. In Chapter 1, why does Ma tell Jessie to be careful?

3. What does Jessie's mom say her other children could sleep through?

4. In Chapter 2, why doesn't Jessie throw her hairbrush at Hannah?

5. Where do the men search for Jessie in Chapter 6?

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