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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens at the end of Chapter 15?

2. In Chapter 18, what does Mr. Neely say during his phone call?

3. What does Miles Clifton admit to doing to the residents of Clifton?

4. After Jessie leaves the bread truck, how does she feel about the driver?

5. In Chapter 17, where does Jessie eat?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Mr. Neely give Jessie a glass of water when he first brings her to his apartment?

2. What does Katie tell Jessie about the children of Clifton in Chapter 22?

3. In Chapters 17 and 18, what does Jessie overhear Mr. Neely say on the phone?

4. In Chapter 14, what do Jessie and the "fat man" talk about?

5. What happens the first time Jessie uses a phone?

6. After first leaving Clifton, what things does Jessie question about money?

7. How does Jessie feel when she meets Ray?

8. What does Jessie learn in Chapter 22 about the Board of Health?

9. What makes Jessie comfortable with Mr. Neely when she first meets him?

10. What happens in Chapter 18 when Mr. Neely invites his friends over?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explore the symbolism used in "Running Out of Time". Consider the symbolic value of rocks, trees and cars. Why does the author use this device?

Essay Topic 2

Analyze the development of Jessie throughout this novel. Assess how the major events of the novel change her as a character. Also, explore how Jessie's personal relationships change her throughout the novel.

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast the adults in this novel that live in Clifton and the adults who live in 1996. What makes these similarities and differences significant? How do their similarities and differences affect the development of the plot?

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