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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 24-25.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How do the social workers that visit Jessie in the hospital answer her questions?
(a) They have the police answer her questions instead.
(b) They show her articles from the newspaper to help her understand.
(c) They tell her she can stay with her mother.
(d) They don't answer her questions.

2. In the beginning of Chapter 6, where is Jessie?
(a) In a corridor.
(b) On a balcony.
(c) Trapped behind a fence.
(d) On top of a building.

3. Why do some state officials question Ma's parenting skills?
(a) Because she sent Jessie outside of Clifton alone.
(b) Because she gave up her well paying job.
(c) They aren't questioning Ma's parenting skills.
(d) Because she moved to Clifton.

4. How does Jessie describe a toilet in Chapter 6?
(a) As a machine.
(b) As a scary seat.
(c) As a white chair.
(d) As a porcelain mystery.

5. While escaping Mr. Neely's apartment in Chapter 19, who does Jessie think of to inspire her to be brave?
(a) Her mother.
(b) Her father.
(c) Her brother.
(d) The president.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 8, who says that the residents of Clifton receive medical care?

2. In Chapter 14, why does the fat man yell at Jessie?

3. Why does Ma suggest Jessie meet with Mr. Neely in Chapter 5?

4. In the beginning of Chapter 21, who is Jessie waiting for?

5. What does Jessie do when she hears voices in the Clifton bathroom?

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