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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. A _________ is an outstanding power that is given to every child in the Beaumont family on a particular birthday.

2. Who scratches at Fish as they try to defend Mibs during this scene of the story?

3. Mibs' mother always points out that everyone has a hidden _________, though he/she may never realize it.

4. What happens to the children once their special powers arrive?

5. Where does Mibs hide after hearing words from the picture she's drawn on Will?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Bobbi's tattoo reveal to Mibs as she is formulating the plan, according to the book?

2. Why does Mibs want to share the news about what she thinks her savvy is?

3. What does Fish remind Mibs of when it comes to telling others about their powers, according to the book?

4. What does Fish do when he hears that Mibs is yelling at Will to stay away, according to the book?

5. Who are the women's voices in Mibs' head that are arguing, according to the book?

6. Where does Poppa like to take the children until he can build them one of their own, according to the book?

7. What are the two events that cause Mibs to think they might be related to her savvy, according to the book?

8. What are the thoughts that keep Mibs awake at night during the story?

9. What happens when Mibs hears words from the drawing on Will's hand, according to the book?

10. What is the special event for which Mibs is waiting in the first few pages of the story?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Miss Rosemary points out that the children in the Beaumont house need to have a mother around, according to the book.

Part 1: Why do you think Miss Rosemary is willing to take care of the children?

Part 2: Do you think that Miss Rosemary is right in thinking the children need a mother?

Part 3: How do you think the children might cope better if their mother was present?

Essay Topic 2

The savvies that are given to the children don't arrive until the children are 13, according to the book.

Part 1: Why are savvies not given to children until they are 13?

Part 2: Do you think children could use their savvies at a younger age? An older age?

Part 3: What do you think the perfect age for receiving special powers might be? Why?

Essay Topic 3

The deliveryman begins by arguing with the children, but then decides to help them when he hears their story.

Part 1: Why do you think the deliveryman is mad at the children?

Part 2: Do you think the deliveryman should have taken the children back home?

Part 3: How do you think the deliveryman could have helped the children, while still letting others know they were safe?

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