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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What seems to override Halley's dad's reprimand for having someone else do her chores for her?
(a) Macon's ability to distract him with questions.
(b) His desire to write down information for his show.
(c) His need to complete his own chores.
(d) His interest in Macon's large lawnmower.

2. Why does Halley's mother tell her to come straight home from school?
(a) To talk about a plan for her birthday.
(b) To talk about Scarlett's abortion.
(c) To talk about the lies she has been telling.
(d) To talk about this relationship with Macon.

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

4. What does Halley do to comfort Scarlett?
(a) Listens to her talk.
(b) Pulls her into a hug.
(c) Tells her everything will be okay.
(d) Lets her cry on her shoulder.

5. Where had Macon been during the party?
(a) At Scarlett's house.
(b) At his house.
(c) At Halley's house.
(d) In the attic.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Halley feel like a fool at the party?

2. What has been the big news at school for the last two weeks?

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

4. Why does Halley say that she will never have to be on her own?

5. How does Halley startle Macon?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Marion react to Scarlett's news that she is pregnant?

2. What does Scarlett begin to notice about Steve?

3. How does Scarlett's relationship with Michael begin and develop?

4. What is Halley's punishment for skipping school with Scarlett and Macon?

5. Where does Macon take Halley and what does he let her do on the way there?

6. What is Halley's mother's job and why doesn't she want to let her come home?

7. What is Scarlett worried about?

8. In what ways has Scarlett changed since Michael's funeral?

9. What happens when Macon comes to visit Halley at the market where she works?

10. How does Halley feel about letting Scarlett's secret out and how does Scarlett feel about it?

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