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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Halley's mother feel about her choice to keep the child?
(a) She respects her choice.
(b) She thinks Halley will have to support her.
(c) She thinks that Scarlett has not thought things through.
(d) She thinks it is a mistake.

2. Where is Halley when Macon visits her on her birthday?
(a) School.
(b) Scarlett's house.
(c) Home.
(d) Work.

3. Who told Halley's mother that Macon is Halley's boyfriend?
(a) Marion.
(b) Halley.
(c) Scarlett.
(d) Macon.

4. What does Scarlett tell Halley when they meet at the soda machines?
(a) To stay away from Macon.
(b) That she can't stay at school.
(c) That her schedule is ridiculous.
(d) That she is feeling sick.

5. How old was Marion when Scarlett was born?
(a) Junior in high school.
(b) Senior in high school.
(c) Junior in college.
(d) Senior in college.

6. What does Halley do as she rushes home for her curfew?
(a) Stops to kiss Macon through the window.
(b) Runs through Scarlett's kitchen.
(c) Climbs a tree and sneaks in through her window.
(d) Walks slowly thinking up an excuse.

7. What did Halley check for that turned out to be wrong?
(a) Halley checked for anyone else in the bathroom.
(b) Halley checked for Scarlett's book.
(c) Halley checked for Marion.
(d) Halley checked for Macon.

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

9. What does Halley tell Macon when he visits her on her birthday?
(a) That Scarlett is pregnant.
(b) That she can't wait to see him later.
(c) That she got busted and is grounded.
(d) That her parents want to talk to his parents.

10. How does Halley feel after she hears Scarlett's news?
(a) Shocked.
(b) Bewildered.
(c) Scared.
(d) Relieved.

11. What does Macon reveal to Halley about where they are?
(a) That this is his favorite place on earth.
(b) That she can't tell anyone else about where they are.
(c) That he and Michael used to come here often.
(d) That he has never brought anyone else to this place.

12. What does Halley's mother's toast say?
(a) That they love her.
(b) That they are proud of her.
(c) That they are surprised by her behavior.
(d) That she will make better choices.

13. Why does Scarlett feel sorry for Elizabeth?
(a) Because Michael really loved her.
(b) Because she had no friends.
(c) Because Ginny was being mean to her.
(d) Because she looks so horrible.

14. How old are Scarlett and Halley when they first meet?
(a) 11.
(b) 10.
(c) 5.
(d) 8.

15. What does Halley's mother want her to do that Halley avoids?
(a) Listening to her father's radio show.
(b) Mowing the lawn.
(c) Watching movies with the Vaughns.
(d) Baking cookies and talking together.

Short Answer Questions

1. What changed Halley's mother's opinion toward Michael's death?

2. What does Macon do to Halley that makes her feel so happy that she wants to die?

3. What impresses Halley about Scarlett when they first meet?

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

5. What does Scarlett tell Halley when they meet at the ladies room at work?

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