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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 3-5.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What did Ma do for a living before moving to Clifton?
(a) Writer.
(b) Doctor.
(c) Nurse.
(d) Teacher.

3. What is Jessie's mother's role in the village?
(a) Nurse.
(b) Researcher.
(c) Midwife.
(d) Doctor.

4. How does Jessie describe her village at night?
(a) Boring.
(b) Dangerous.
(c) Calm.
(d) Spooky.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When does Jessie say her family came to Clifton in Chapter 1?

2. What does Ma tell Jessie to say she is doing after school at the end of Chapter 1?

3. Whose phone number does Jessie put in her pocket in Chapter 5?

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

5. What does Ma give Jessie before she leaves Clifton?

(see the answer key)

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