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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What does Jessie discover about the common areas of Clifton in Chapter 8?
(a) That they are being filmed by cameras.
(b) That they all have an emergency exit.
(c) That they are all guarded.
(d) That tourists can watch the residents through them.

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

5. Why does Ma say Clifton was created?
(a) As a way to avoid going to jail.
(b) As a place for people to live simply.
(c) As a way for the people of Clifton to make money.
(d) As a way to avoid paying taxes.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 5, what makes Jesse dizzy?

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

3. How does Ma help Jessie escape Clifton at the end of Chapter 5?

4. In Chapter 1, how does Jessie describe herself as compared to the other Clifton children?

5. When does Jessie realize Katie is ill?

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