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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does Jessie walk on the grass while leaving Clifton?
(a) Because there is only grass to walk on.
(b) So she is harder to see.
(c) Because it is softer to walk on.
(d) So her shoes won't wear down.

3. What does Ma say Miles Clifton is most concerned about in his village?
(a) Originality.
(b) Re-writing history.
(c) Authenticity.
(d) Beauty.

4. In Chapter 7, how does Jessie decide to try to fully escape Clifton?
(a) With a group of tourists.
(b) With a family.
(c) With a bunch of girls.
(d) By herself.

5. What happens at the very end of Chapter 5?
(a) Ma cries.
(b) Jessie hears a loud sound.
(c) Alarms begin to go off.
(d) Everything goes black.

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

7. What does Jessie think the "large yellow carriages" are in Chapter 10?
(a) Trains.
(b) Monster machines.
(c) She has no idea.
(d) Limousines.

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

9. In Chapter 1, why won't Jessie's mother let her see Betsy?
(a) Because Betsy is angry.
(b) Because she isn't sure where Betsy is.
(c) Because Betsy is sleeping.
(d) Because Betsy is sick.

10. Why do the middle school visitors to Clifton make fun of Clifton's school?
(a) Because of the languages they speak.
(b) Because of the age of the teachers.
(c) Because of how they are dressed.
(d) Because of what they are learning.

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

12. What does Ma say Mr. Clifton would miss too much if he lived in Clifton?
(a) His limos.
(b) His money.
(c) His wife.
(d) His food.

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

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

15. Why does Jessie say Mr. Steward once spanked her?
(a) For climbing a tree.
(b) For throwing rocks.
(c) For swimming in the river.
(d) For skipping school.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do the men search for Jessie in Chapter 6?

2. What does Ma do before leaving the Bentons' house in Chapter 1?

3. In Chapter 8, how does Jessie describe the middle school students?

4. Who says wives must be obedient to their husbands in Chapter 2?

5. In Chapter 5, what does Jessie say she wants to do after learning the truth about Clifton?

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