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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 14, why does the fat man yell at Jessie?
(a) Because she is blocking his path.
(b) Because she is trespassing.
(c) Because she is drinking unsafe water.
(d) Because she is walking in the middle of a street.

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

3. Why does Miles Clifton apologize on television in Chapter 23?
(a) For opening Clifton.
(b) For lying about Clifton.
(c) He doesn't apologize.
(d) For what happened in Clifton.

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

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

6. How does Jessie know she isn't dreaming in Chapter 19?
(a) She splashes water on her face.
(b) She pinches herself.
(c) She discovers the door is locked.
(d) She shakes her head side to side.

7. After leaving the bread truck and walking along the highway, what does Jessie question?
(a) If she is real.
(b) If the children are still sick.
(c) If she is strong enough to help Clifton.
(d) If her Ma is safe.

8. What does Miles Clifton say is weakening the human gene pool?
(a) Women.
(b) Audio-visual technology.
(c) Children.
(d) Modern medicine.

9. In Chapter 18, how many people come to Mr. Neely's apartment?
(a) One.
(b) Four.
(c) Three.
(d) Two.

10. In Chapter 23, why does Jessie start walking around the hospital?
(a) The nurses tell her she has to walk.
(b) She hears her mother.
(c) She is looking for Katie.
(d) She can't sleep.

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

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

13. What does Jessie do after speaking with Ray?
(a) She slaps him.
(b) She runs away.
(c) She has him drive her to the city.
(d) She eats dinner with him.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Jessie feel when she first sees Mr. Neely's apartment?

3. What does Katie reveal at the end of Chapter 22?

4. In Chapter 15, what does the mystery man do after meeting Jessie?

5. What does Jessie do when she sees a $20 bill in Chapter 13?

(see the answer keys)

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