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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 9 - 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What disease is affecting the children of Clifton?
(a) Diphtheria.
(b) Measles.
(c) Polio.
(d) Yellow fever.

2. How does Jessie end up escaping from Clifton?
(a) Through a manhole cover.
(b) By running out the front gates.
(c) By climbing over a fence.
(d) Through a hole in the fence.

3. In Chapter 10, what amazes Jessie about the ground?
(a) That it is brick.
(b) That it is flat.
(c) That it is gray.
(d) That it is clean.

4. Where does Ma take Jessie to talk about a dangerous task in Chapter 1?
(a) To the side of the river.
(b) To the general store.
(c) To the Benton's backyard.
(d) To a hidden rock.

5. In Chapter 9, why does the tour guide say people moved to Clifton?
(a) Because they were paid to live there.
(b) Because they had no where else to go.
(c) So they could live how they wanted to.
(d) So they could run social experiments.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Jessie leave her oil lamp lit when she waits outside the Benton's cabin in Chapter 1?

2. How does Jessie finally escape the grounds of Clifton?

3. In Chapter 10, why can't Jessie escape over the fence?

4. Why does Jessie say Mr. Steward once spanked her?

5. Where does Jessie hide in the room filled with stage coaches?

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