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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Halley learn about her grandmother?
(a) That she lied to her about the comet.
(b) That she was in love with an Indian boy.
(c) That she was not honest with her mother.
(d) That she was married more than once.

2. What does Halley's mother tell her about Macon?
(a) That she needs to go live with her grandmother.
(b) That she wants to get to know him better.
(c) That he is dangerous.
(d) That he isn't good for her.

3. What does Halley see come over Macon's face?
(a) Bright yellow lights.
(b) White headlights.
(c) Police light reflections.
(d) A very angry appearance.

4. Where does Halley's grandmother live?
(a) Buffalo.
(b) Philadelphia.
(c) Trenton.
(d) Fresno.

5. Who does Scarlett write to telling them about the baby?
(a) Her grandparents.
(b) Michael's parents.
(c) Her mother.
(d) Michael in heaven.

6. Why does Halley's heart feel like it is stopping when Macon is kissing her in the kitchen?
(a) She sees Scarlett coming over to her house.
(b) She sees Scarlett's mother watching them.
(c) She hears her father's voice.
(d) She hears her mother's voice.

7. What does Scarlett tell Halley about Macon?
(a) He died in the car accident.
(b) He is not there, though the police released him.
(c) He has been arrested and is in jail.
(d) He is outside her door under arrest.

8. Why does Halley's mother come to see her at work?
(a) To tell her that Scarlett is not feeling well.
(b) To tell her she cannot see Macon anymore.
(c) To tell her about her grandmother.
(d) To tell her she will pick her up after work.

9. What does Halley say to her mother that makes her mother react as if she has been slapped?
(a) That she doesn't care what she thinks.
(b) That she will do whatever she wants.
(c) That she should just be happy she isn't pregnant.
(d) That she is not anything like her mother.

10. What does Halley think about whenever Macon pushes her toward having sex?
(a) Of what her mother said.
(b) Of Scarlett's situation.
(c) Of what would happen if she got caught.
(d) That he has done this before.

11. Which of the following doesn't Halley remember Macon doing right after the accident?
(a) Holding her hand.
(b) Telling her he loves her.
(c) Telling her he'll be right there.
(d) Yelling for help.

12. What does the doctor say when Scarlett asks how much it will hurt to give birth?
(a) That no one can predict that.
(b) That it will be very painful, but worth it.
(c) That it depends on her level of strength.
(d) That it depends on what course she chooses.

13. What difference does Halley seem to notice in her mother?
(a) She has shown her unconditional love to Halley.
(b) She has let Halley make her own mistakes.
(c) She is trying to not dominate Halley.
(d) She is being more supportive.

14. What does Halley's mother think Halley did in regard to Macon?
(a) Met with his parents.
(b) Had her father meet with him.
(c) Broke up with him.
(d) Told him to straighten up.

15. What does Halley hear right before she becomes unconscious?
(a) Scarlett's calls for help.
(b) Something loud and big hitting her door.
(c) Macon calling her name.
(d) Her mother's words echoing in her mind.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Steve wearing that is odd when Halley sees him going into Marion's house?

2. What does Halley's mother tell her she will understand one day?

3. How does Halley describe her meetings with Macon toward the end of this chapter?

4. Why doesn't Halley even try to picture Macon?

5. What does Scarlett tell Halley that she is thinking of taking?

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