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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Jessie do before meeting her mother at the forbidden rock for the second time?
(a) She finishes her chores.
(b) She helps Hannah lift a log.
(c) She puts Katie to bed.
(d) She collects herbs.

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

3. What year does Ma tell Jessie it really is?
(a) 1986.
(b) 1991.
(c) 1996.
(d) 2001.

4. 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) For comfort.
(c) She doesn't leave it lit.
(d) To keep warm.

5. In Chapter 5, what does Jessie say she wants to do after learning the truth about Clifton?
(a) Think about it for a day or so.
(b) Talk to Pa.
(c) Pretend like she didn't hear the truth.
(d) Run away immediately.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 1, why won't Jessie's mother let her see Betsy?

2. What happens at the very end of Chapter 5?

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

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

5. In Chapter 1, why does Jessie say she is glad to not be a grown-up?

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