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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After Jessie's press conference, why do many reporters not want to publish Jessie's story?
(a) They think Jessie is a liar.
(b) They don't have time to print it for the next day.
(c) The story sounds too crazy.
(d) The reporters can't verify Jessie's identity.

2. Why does seeing Mr. Neely on television upset Jessie in Chapter 23?
(a) She thinks people are celebrating him.
(b) She isn't upset when she sees him on television.
(c) She is reminded of jumping from a window.
(d) She doesn't realize he isn't actually there.

3. Why does Jessie have to land on the ledge when jumping from Mr. Neely's window?
(a) She has to avoid the ledge.
(b) It will keep her landing quiet.
(c) It leads her to the nearest street.
(d) She'll break her legs if she doesn't.

4. After Jessie leaves the bread truck, how does she feel about the driver?
(a) She doesn't think about him at all.
(b) Afraid of him.
(c) Happy with him.
(d) Sorry for him.

5. How does Jessie feel when she wakes up in Chapter 19?
(a) She is happy.
(b) She is excited.
(c) She is lonely.
(d) She is in confused.

6. Who does Katie say helped the police break into the school house?
(a) Hannah.
(b) Jefferson.
(c) Andrew.
(d) Herself.

7. What does Ma give Jessie along with a packed lunch?
(a) A map.
(b) A bag of coins.
(c) A picture of Pa.
(d) A driver's license.

8. When Jessie wakes up in Chapter 22, who does she first ask for?
(a) The reporters.
(b) The Health Department.
(c) Her family.
(d) Mr. Neely.

9. In Chapter 17, why does Mr. Neely tell a stranger on the phone that he may have to kill Jessie?
(a) He doesn't say this.
(b) Because she knows too much.
(c) Because she is getting him in trouble.
(d) Because she is sick.

10. What does Jessie tell Mr. Neely they should do when she first calls him?
(a) Rescue her mother.
(b) Meet with the newspaper.
(c) Create their own plan.
(d) Hold a press conference.

11. In Chapter 22, who does Katie say she has not yet seen?
(a) Hannah and Andrew.
(b) Mr. Neely.
(c) Her parents.
(d) Jefferson.

12. In Chapter 22, where does Katie say the children from Clifton are?
(a) With the government.
(b) Back at Clifton.
(c) The hospital.
(d) At modern schools.

13. In Chapter 22, where does Katie say she saw Jessie?
(a) On the steps.
(b) In a phone booth.
(c) In a black box.
(d) From a passing car.

14. Why does the woman at the State Health Department hang up on Jessie the first time she calls?
(a) She has another call.
(b) She thinks it is a joke.
(c) Jessie hangs up on her.
(d) The reception is bad.

15. In Chapter 18, why is Mr. Neely so comfortable having people over when Jessie is at his apartment?
(a) He isn't comfortable.
(b) He has her room locked.
(c) He thinks she is drugged.
(d) He wants to introduce her.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jessie do with the glass of water Mr. Neely gives her in Chapter 17?

2. In Chapter 17, where does Jessie eat?

3. What does the old woman on the bus tell Jessie that is helpful?

4. Why are the reporters at the press conference confused when Jessie mentions Mr. Neely?

5. How does Jessie feel after speaking with Mr. Neely for the first time?

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