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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is there an uneasy silence at Halley's home when she gets there?
(a) Her mother does not like Macon.
(b) Her mother is upset that she didn't come right home after school.
(c) Her mother saw her skipping school.
(d) Her mother knows Scarlett is pregnant.

2. How does Halley view the picture of the two of them that her mother places on the mantle?
(a) A reminder of better times.
(b) A fulfullment of her dreams.
(c) A relic of the past.
(d) An embarassment.

3. What does Scarlett warn Halley about?
(a) To watch out for Ginny.
(b) That her father is telling embarrassing stories about her on the radio.
(c) To stay away from her mother.
(d) To be careful with Macon.

4. Which of the following characters is described as being wild?
(a) Michael.
(b) Noah.
(c) Scarlett.
(d) Ginny.

5. Why does Halley think she escapes the brunt of her mother's anger?
(a) Because her mother is tired of fighting.
(b) Because she isn't pregnant like Scarlett.
(c) Because her father intervened.
(d) Because she stayed in her room the whole time.

6. Why does Halley say that she will never have to be on her own?
(a) Because her mother will never abandon her.
(b) Because Hally will always be with her.
(c) Because Michael will always be with her in spirit.
(d) Because she will always have the baby.

7. Where does Macon live?
(a) In a trailer with his mother.
(b) In a house similar to Scarlett's.
(c) In a foster home.
(d) In the penthouse suite in an apartment.

8. Why does Scarlett's mother refuse to accompany her daughter to the funeral?
(a) She did not approve of their relationship.
(b) No other adults will be there.
(c) Funerals freak her out.
(d) She cannot get off of work.

9. How does Halley indicate she has found her grandmother's eccentricities?
(a) Distracting.
(b) Interesting.
(c) Magical.
(d) Annoying.

10. What class does Macon notice on Halley's schedule that he makes fun of her for having?
(a) Band.
(b) French.
(c) Chemistry.
(d) Remedial math.

11. What word does Halley think she hears during the argument between Scarlett and her mother?
(a) Condom.
(b) Protection.
(c) Slut.
(d) Hypocrite.

12. How does Halley's mother seem to feel learning things about her daughter from others?
(a) Sad.
(b) Angry.
(c) Despondent.
(d) Surprised.

13. Where does Halley's mother go when she leaves the house?
(a) To Scarlett's house.
(b) To the Vaughn's house.
(c) To go and look for Macon.
(d) To talk with Halley's father.

14. What stops Halley's mother from pressing her about Macon's name?
(a) Halley's father brings her a milkshake.
(b) Marion calls.
(c) The Vaughns call.
(d) Halley walks out of the house.

15. How many tests has Scarlett taken before she decided to talk to Halley?
(a) 1.
(b) 2.
(c) 4.
(d) 3.

Short Answer Questions

1. What new information about herself did Marion reveal to Scarlett during the fight?

2. Why does Ginny cry at her own party?

3. What does Halley feel herself letting go of?

4. How long is Halley's punishment to go on?

5. Why does Halley believe Scarlett gets a sad expression when she talks to her about Macon?

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