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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When will the convoy leave that Mr. Flynn will make reservations for Alex and his sisters?
(a) December 12.
(b) December 16.
(c) December 19.
(d) December 21.

2. Where does Alex tell Julie that he has gone when he leaves her a note in Chapter 19?
(a) Downtown.
(b) Pizza shop.
(c) St. Vincent's.
(d) St. Margaret's.

3. What is the date at the beginning of Chapter 19?
(a) January 1.
(b) December 27.
(c) December 25.
(d) December 29.

4. By December 28, how long has it been since Alex has eaten?
(a) 12 hours.
(b) 36 hours.
(c) 24 hours.
(d) 4 hours.

5. In what language does Bri say the Hail Mary?
(a) Latin.
(b) Puerto Rican patois.
(c) English.
(d) Spanish.

6. When does Julie tell her siblings that she had planned to check her lottery tickets?
(a) Thanksgiving.
(b) Alex's birthday.
(c) Her birthday.
(d) Christmas.

7. When the furnace shuts down, how many days are there until the convoy leaves?
(a) 10 days.
(b) 12 days.
(c) 13 days.
(d) 11 days.

8. When is the next convoy that Julie might be able to take?
(a) January 9.
(b) January 2.
(c) January 7.
(d) January 4.

9. What time does the cold wake Alex at the beginning of Chapter 15?
(a) 6 a.m.
(b) 4 a.m.
(c) 3 a.m.
(d) 5 a.m.

10. What temperature had Alex thought heaven would be?
(a) 68.
(b) 76.
(c) 72.
(d) 80.

11. When Alex is sick and dreaming, who does he think is standing next to his borthe Carlos sobbing hysterically?
(a) Bri.
(b) Julie.
(c) Mami.
(d) Aunt Lorraine.

12. What time does Alex give up trying to sleep at the beginning of Chapter 17?
(a) 5:40.
(b) 6:40.
(c) 3:40.
(d) 4:40.

13. Where does Harvey tell Alex he can send him and Bri?
(a) South Carolina.
(b) Louisiana.
(c) Mississippi.
(d) Florida.

14. How much does Alex weigh by the first of December?
(a) 112 pounds.
(b) 110 pounds.
(c) 120 pounds.
(d) 105 pounds.

15. How far does Alex think he will have to shovel snow in order to get to the Port Authority?
(a) 1 ½ miles.
(b) 2 miles.
(c) 3 miles.
(d) 1 1/4 miles.

Short Answer Questions

1. When does Alex allow Bri to go to mass?

2. On what day does the furnace ran out of heating oil?

3. What do Julie and Alex eat at the beginning of Chapter 19?

4. Where does Alex tell Julie to go in Chapter 15 when he thinks someone has broken into their apartment?

5. What does Alex grab for protection after he packs up everything he can find in Harvey's place?

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