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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. Mibs realizes that Bill is Will's __________, and she bursts into tears as she explains what has happened.

2. What are the children going to do once Lill makes the arrangements, according to the story and according to Lill?

3. Who has to go to the bathroom when the bus finally arrives at Carlene's house?

4. What is a sign that Fish is having troubles scumbling his savvy at this point in time?

5. There is a ___________ report on the TV, which causes the children to realize just how serious their disappearance is.

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the reason that Mibs gives for Lester not listening to Carlene anymore, according to the book?

2. What happens after Will decides to kiss Mibs when they're in the pool together, according to the book?

3. Are Lester and Lill going to get into trouble for helping the children during their journey, according to the book?

4. What does Mibs ask Bobbi when she admits that she wants to kiss Rocket, according to the book?

5. What happens when Mibs calls her parents to let them know she's all right, according to the book?

6. What does Lill tell Mibs as she is falling asleep that night in the hotel, according to the book?

7. What happens as a result of Ozzie seeing the children on the news report in the diner, according to the book?

8. What does Mibs do for the homeless man when she encounters him again, according to the book?

9. Who arrives to cause chaos at the trailer during the first part of this section?

10. What happens to cause silence to spread over the children and that makes Lill concerned, according to the book?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Lill points out to Mibs that there is plenty of time for boys and that she should try to take things slowly, according to the book.

Part 1: Why does Mibs have troubles with boys?

Part 2: Do you think that Lill was right in offering advice to Mibs?

Part 3: How do you think Mibs might be able to show Will her interest in him?

Essay Topic 2

Everyone immediately takes to Lill when she arrives on the bus with the children, according to the book.

Part 1: Why do you think the children see Lill as a mother figure?

Part 2: Do you think that Lill is to be trusted?

Part 3: How do you think Lill might have a soothing effect on the children?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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