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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 1, where does Jessie say her family lived before Clifton?
(a) Maryland.
(b) Connecticut.
(c) Pennslyvania.
(d) New York.

2. How does Jessie describe people outside of Clifton in Chapter 10?
(a) Happy.
(b) Angry.
(c) Sad.
(d) Confused.

3. Who tells Jessie that visitors can rent the haunted trees?
(a) The doctor.
(b) No one tells her this.
(c) The tour guide.
(d) A middle school student.

4. Who does Ma say forced the quarantine signs to be taken off of doors in Clifton?
(a) Pa and the doctor.
(b) Clifton and his men.
(c) The doctor.
(d) Mr. Seward and Mr. Clifton.

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

6. While living in Clifton, how does Jessie style her hair each day?
(a) Pigtails.
(b) Braids.
(c) A messy bun.
(d) She leaves it down.

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

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

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

10. In Chapter 1, why does Ma tell Jessie to be careful?
(a) Because she is close to a sick person.
(b) Because she knows a secret.
(c) Because she trips.
(d) Because she finds money.

11. Where do the men search for Jessie in Chapter 6?
(a) They don't search for Jessie.
(b) In the underground hallway.
(c) In the parking lot.
(d) In the stage coach room.

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

13. In Chapter 6, what rumor does Jessie overhear about Clifton?
(a) That it makes a lot of money.
(b) That Mr. Clifton is selling it.
(c) That it will be shut down.
(d) That more people are moving in.

14. Where does Jessie hide in the room filled with stage coaches?
(a) On top of a stage coach.
(b) Inside a stage coach.
(c) Behind the door of the room.
(d) Under a stage coach.

15. When does Jessie realize Katie is ill?
(a) Before they go to bed.
(b) On their way home from school.
(c) Early in the morning.
(d) During school.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 5, how does Ma describe Mr. Neely?

2. Who does Ma say Miles Clifton wanted to visit his village?

3. What does Jessie overhear two men talking about in Chapter 6?

4. What does Jessie's dad do for a living?

5. What does the tour guide say about the lack of students in the Clifton school?

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