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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. Where does Tony Loretto's mother believe that mandatory evacuations will occur by September?
(a) South of 34th St.
(b) South of 45th St.
(c) East of 74th St.
(d) East of 83rd St.

2. How many people are waiting in line for the bus when Alex arrives?
(a) 43.
(b) 28.
(c) 52.
(d) 30.

3. How many girls are being asked to stay indefinitely at a convent in upstate New York?
(a) 10.
(b) 25.
(c) 15.
(d) 20.

4. What does Alex eat for lunch at school on August 8?
(a) Boiled potatoes and canned carrots.
(b) Sauerkraut.
(c) Peanut butter sandwich.
(d) Spinach and bread.

5. Which teacher will teach science at St. Vincent de Paul?
(a) Mr. Kim.
(b) Mr. Martin.
(c) Mr. James.
(d) Mr. Bello.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long does a scientist who is being interviewed on television believe it will take for life to return to normal?

2. On what day does Alex return to school?

3. Where are Uncle Jimmy and his family going when they leave New York?

4. What group of students begin to sniffle at the beginning of school in Chapter 3?

5. In what branch of the military does Carlos serve?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Kevin take vodka rather than food for the items he collects body shopping?

2. What will determine if Alex is able to attend Georgetown?

3. Why is it thought that there will be more tsunamis?

4. What does Alex learn about conditions in Puerto Rico in Chapter 4?

5. Why are there no convents that can take Julie?

6. Why does Alex tell his sisters that their parents are never coming back?

7. Why does Greg Dunlap give Alex the keys to his apartment and to his neighbors' apartment?

8. What does Alex learn about the situation in New York from the television news stations?

9. What are two reasons why the sky might be gray and the air taste funny?

10. Why does Chris give Alex his father's business card?

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