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

2. How long had Harvey been dead when Alex found him?
(a) 3 days.
(b) 10 minutes.
(c) 30 minutes.
(d) 24 hours.

3. What last thing does Alex look for before he and Julie leave?
(a) His mother's rosary.
(b) St. Christopher medal.
(c) Picture of his family.
(d) Birth certificates.

4. Who does Father Mulrooney announce has died on December 6?
(a) Sister Rita.
(b) Mr. Kim.
(c) Kevin.
(d) Mr. Southers.

5. What does Harvey give Alex after he brings in Julie lottery ticket?
(a) Bread.
(b) Can of pineapple.
(c) Can of spinach.
(d) Cereal.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. From where does a man leap when Julie and Alex are walking home from school one day?

3. By December 28, how long has it been since Alex has eaten?

4. How many stories tall is Alex's apartment building?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Alex's sisters get him to take aspirin?

2. Why does Alex get worried when it snows?

3. What do Alex and Julie think has happened to Bri?

4. Why aren't Alex and his sisters able to get out of New York City on the convoy?

5. What does and does not Kevin miss since the disaster?

6. What does Bri want to do to celebrate her father's birthday?

7. What problems does Alex see now that Bri is back and how does he plan to solve them?

8. How does Alex plan to survive nights without heat?

9. How long was Alex sick?

10. What happened to Alex's radio?

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