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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 does Will do that he admits his father cannot do, according to the story?

2. Who leans in and bites Ozzie as they are hiding under the counter during the scuffle, according to the story?

3. What does Mibs leave for the homeless man, hearing his cries of anguish as she walks by?

4. What causes Fish to rise as they are traveling to the last destination for Lester's delivery route?

5. Lester's voices fade whenever _______ smiles at him, Mibs notices, according to the story.

Short Essay Questions

1. Where does Lester choose to sleep when they have finally secured two rooms at a hotel, according to the book?

2. How does Bobbi help Mibs feel less self-conscious at the start of this section, according to the book?

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

4. What does Mibs do for the homeless man when she encounters him again, 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 Bobbi tell Mibs about Will after seeing that Will kisses Mibs in the pool, according to the book?

7. What does Mibs realize about the police officer that looks a lot like Will, according to the book?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The Beaumont children have been home-schooled in order to avoid being a part of the regular world, according to the book.

Part 1: Do you think homeschooling is a good idea for the Beaumonts?

Part 2: How might the Beaumont children thrive at a normal school?

Part 3: How might you react if the Beaumont children were in the same class as you?

Essay Topic 2

Mibs notices that she is upset when others begin to look at Will, according to the book.

Part 1: Why might Mibs be upset that other girls are looking at Will?

Part 2: Is Mibs' reaction normal for a girl her age?

Part 3: Do you think that Mibs likes Will as more than just a friend?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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