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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 believes that the ________ she can hear from Lester are ingrained in him so that that's all he can hear too.

2. Who does Will manage to pull Mibs away from during this chapter, according to the story?

3. Who would normally have been nervous to pass by water, as Mibs points out when walking past the pool?

4. Who does Lill point out is probably not in, as she takes Mibs to a back room in order to lie down?

5. What does Mibs also leave for the homeless man, knowing that her father would understand?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Mibs learn from the TV report when she is resting in the back of the restaurant, according to the book?

3. What does Mibs tell Fish when he rises as he smells a larger body of water, according to the book?

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

5. Are Lester and Lill going to get into trouble for helping the children during their journey, 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. Where does Lester choose to sleep when they have finally secured two rooms at a hotel, according to the book?

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

9. What are some of the ways that the savvies were revealed when the family gathered for grandmother's funeral, according to the book?

10. How does Mibs explain her savvy to Fish when he asks her about it in the diner, according to the book?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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