Running Out of Time Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

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Running Out of Time Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 8, how does Jessie describe the middle school students?
(a) Pretty.
(b) Rude.
(c) Dumb.
(d) Smart.

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

3. What startles Jessie in Chapter 10?
(a) A truck's engine.
(b) Rainfall.
(c) A radio.
(d) A car horn.

4. How does Jessie find the room filled with stage coaches?
(a) She is running away.
(b) She is shoved in it.
(c) She is curious about the doors.
(d) Someone points it out to her.

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

6. Why is Jessie excited to see girls from 1996?
(a) Because they are so brave.
(b) Because she knows she is free.
(c) Because she is dressed like they are.
(d) Jessie isn't excited to see the girls.

7. In Chapter 8, how does Jessie get to look back at life in Clifton?
(a) On television.
(b) By reading a book.
(c) She refuses to watch life in Clifton.
(d) Through mirrors.

8. In Chapter 10, why can't Jessie escape over the fence?
(a) Because there is barbed wire on the fence.
(b) Because the fence is electrocuted.
(c) Because there are cameras following her.
(d) Because she can't climb a fence.

9. What does Jessie overhear two men talking about in Chapter 6?
(a) How they want to live in Clifton.
(b) How they dislike their jobs.
(c) How they are trying to get a raise.
(d) How they are looking for a girl.

10. What does Jessie's dad do for a living?
(a) Blacksmith.
(b) Teacher.
(c) Doctor.
(d) Woodsman.

11. What does Ma do before leaving the Bentons' house in Chapter 1?
(a) Nails a sign to the door.
(b) Says a prayer.
(c) Faints.
(d) Lights a small fire.

12. What do the haunted trees in Clifton surround?
(a) The town square.
(b) Jessie's parents' house.
(c) The pond.
(d) The school.

13. How does Jessie finally escape the grounds of Clifton?
(a) In the back of a bread truck.
(b) Riding in the back of a pick-up truck.
(c) Inside a mail truck.
(d) Walking behind a small truck.

14. What do visitors do with the haunted trees?
(a) They climb them.
(b) They can record video from behind them.
(c) They chop them down.
(d) They stand inside them.

15. Why does Hannah think Pa won't build a new house?
(a) Because he likes the log cabin.
(b) Because he doesn't want his kids to have their own rooms.
(c) Because he isn't allowed to.
(d) Because it is too expensive.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why do the middle school visitors to Clifton make fun of Clifton's school?

3. Why is Jessie happy after using the bathroom at Clifton?

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

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

(see the answer keys)

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