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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 do Alex and his sisters have for supper on June 3?
(a) Beans and rice.
(b) Spaghetti and red clam sauce.
(c) Spinach and pears.
(d) Macaroni and cheese.

2. On what day does Alex's life change forever?
(a) April 13.
(b) July 4.
(c) June 29.
(d) May 18.

3. Where did James Flaherty spent the summer?
(a) South Carolina.
(b) Maryland.
(c) Pennsylvania.
(d) Georgia.

4. In what apartment is there a problem with the plumbing?
(a) 15D.
(b) 13A.
(c) 12B.
(d) 14C.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 7, what does Alex hope will be in the bags of food that are distributed?

2. Where does Alex go to scream curses at an empty building?

3. At what time does Alex finally get a dial tone so he can try to call Bri?

4. What time does Uncle Jimmy wake Alex?

5. What game does Alex offer to teach Julie to help pass the time?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does a tenant call Alex's apartment in Chapter 5?

2. What advice does Sister Rita give Alex?

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

4. When Father Mulrooney tells Alex he can't have lunch because he hasn't done his work, why does Alex just leave?

5. Describe Alex's new headmaster.

6. What is Briana's schedule at the farm?

7. What does Alex see when he approaches his apartment after work on May 18?

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

9. Why is it so important for Alex and Julie to get to Morse before eight?

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

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