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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. Who do the children see come out of the church, so they decide to duck down and hide in the bus?

2. The Beaumont children's mother's savvy is ___________, which is something that causes everything to be just right.

3. Mibs is upset with her father because he has ruined her _________, though she eventually sees how selfish this is.

4. What does Fish create once he hears about his father's condition?

5. Who arrives to ask Mibs about the sudden storm that took place when they were on the bus, according to the story?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the surprising news the children hear about the trip on the bus, according to the book?

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

3. What does Mibs say to Miss Rosemary in order to talk her out of planning the party?

4. How did Poppa first learn about savvies when he was with the children's mother, according to the book?

5. What are the two tattoos that the delivery man has on his opposing arms, according to the book?

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

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

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

9. What had Mibs' mother told her about her savvy when she was much younger, according to the book?

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

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

Miss Rosemary still tries to plan a party for Mibs on her birthday, according to the book.

Part 1: Why is the birthday party a good idea?

Part 2: Why is the birthday party a bad idea, as evidenced by the family's reaction to the plan?

Part 3: How do you think Miss Rosemary could plan a successful party?

Essay Topic 3

At times, the savvies of the children cause bad things to happen, according to the book.

Part 1: Why do you think savvies can create negative outcomes?

Part 2: How do you think the children can more easily control their savvies?

Part 3: Do you think it's a good idea to control an inherent power?

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