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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 5, what confuses Ma as she explains Clifton to Jessie?
(a) Pa's disappearance.
(b) The lack of medical supplies.
(c) Mr. Seward's involvement with Clifton.
(d) The movement of the cameras.

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

3. What does the tour guide say about the lack of students in the Clifton school?
(a) That there are germs going around.
(b) That many children work.
(c) That some children are very ill.
(d) That school is optional in Clifton.

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 Benton's backyard.
(c) To the general store.
(d) To a hidden rock.

5. 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.

6. At the end of Chapter 8, what does Jessie wonder about her holiday celebrations growing up?
(a) If people watched them.
(b) If they were fake.
(c) If people still celebrate the same way.
(d) If they were authentic to the period.

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

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

9. Why does Jessie join the group of middle school students in Chapter 8?
(a) Because she fits in.
(b) Because they force her.
(c) Because she is hiding from Mr. Clifton.
(d) Because they are leaving at the same time.

10. While hiding in Chapter 6, what does Jessie hear someone say about Clifton security?
(a) That it is underfunded.
(b) That it is run by a fool.
(c) That it is easy to escape.
(d) That it is worse than prison.

11. What does Jessie say is haunted in Clifton?
(a) Her log cabin.
(b) The river.
(c) The general store.
(d) The trees.

12. What does Ma give Jessie before she leaves Clifton?
(a) Food.
(b) Jewelry.
(c) A book.
(d) A cell phone.

13. Why does Ma suggest Jessie meet with Mr. Neely in Chapter 5?
(a) So he can help the residents of Clifton.
(b) So she can find a good school to attend.
(c) So she has a place to stay.
(d) So he can move back to Clifton.

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

15. Who turns on the lights while Jessie is escaping Clifton?
(a) Mr. Clifton.
(b) Jessie isn't sure.
(c) Jessie.
(d) Clifton employees.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 10, how does Jessie feel about the birds?

2. Why does Ma say she moved to Clifton?

3. In Chapter 6, when does Jessie try to find a bathroom?

4. In Chapter 5, what does Ma show Jessie in her bag?

5. How does Jessie decide where to walk in Chapter 10?

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