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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What comforts Jessie in Chapter 13 as she walks along the highway?
(a) The chirping of a bird.
(b) A note from her mother.
(c) The sound of cars passing.
(d) A picture of her father.

2. Why are the reporters at the press conference confused when Jessie mentions Mr. Neely?
(a) Because Mr. Neely is known for being honest.
(b) Because they don't know who Mr. Neely is.
(c) Because Mr. Neely is dead.
(d) Because Mr. Neely gave them an interview recently.

3. Why do the reporters stop walking away during Jessie's press conference?
(a) The police show up.
(b) One reporter says they should hear Jessie out.
(c) They don't try to walk away at any point during the press conference.
(d) They believe what Jessie is saying.

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

5. Who makes Jessie go back to bed after watching television in Chapter 23?
(a) Katie.
(b) An old man.
(c) A doctor.
(d) A nurse.

6. In the beginning of Chapter 21, who is Jessie waiting for?
(a) The mayor.
(b) Radio stations.
(c) The health department.
(d) The police.

7. Why doesn't Jessie want to talk to the old woman on the bus?
(a) Because the old woman seems crazy.
(b) Because Jessie wants to think.
(c) Jessie wants to talk to the old woman.
(d) Because Jessie is tired.

8. What happens at the end of Chapter 15?
(a) Jessie sits down on a bench.
(b) Someone tells Jessie to hop in a car.
(c) Jessie finds a bike.
(d) The mystery man grabs Jessie.

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

10. What does Ray assume Jessie is in Chapter 16?
(a) A hitchhiker.
(b) A child.
(c) A street performer.
(d) A police aide.

11. What does Jessie do at her press conference when the crowd thinks she is joking?
(a) She calls the police.
(b) She says she is a resident of Clifton.
(c) She says she won't take much time.
(d) She says she is sick.

12. While escaping Mr. Neely's apartment in Chapter 19, who does Jessie think of to inspire her to be brave?
(a) Her brother.
(b) Her mother.
(c) The president.
(d) Her father.

13. In Chapter 12, why does the driver stop the bread truck?
(a) He hears Jessie yelling to him to stop.
(b) He comes to a red light.
(c) He has a flat tire.
(d) He hears Jessie in the back.

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

15. What does Katie say Mr. Seward did when the Board of Health showed up at Clifton?
(a) He ran out a secret gate.
(b) He pointed a gun at the school children.
(c) He locked the door to his store.
(d) He burned down the doctor's office.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 18, what does Jessie overhear Mr. Neely say will continue?

2. In Chapter 20, what does the old woman tell Jessie at the bus stop?

3. What does Jessie remember the adults in Clifton saying about money?

4. In Chapter 14, why does the fat man yell at Jessie?

5. In Chapter 13, what does Jessie lunch remind her of?

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