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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 time do Alex and his sisters arrive at the Port Authority?
(a) 10:30
(b) 9:15.
(c) 10:15.
(d) 9:30.

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

3. On September 16, how long do Alex, Julie, and Kevin stand in line for the food distribution?
(a) 3 hours.
(b) About 6 hours.
(c) Almost 5 hours.
(d) 4 hours.

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

5. What color crepe paper is hung for Julie's birthday party?
(a) Green.
(b) Pink.
(c) Yellow.
(d) Blue.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Alex miss the most since the disaster?

2. On what floor is Mr. Flynn's office?

3. What day is Alex's father's birthday?

4. Where did Bri go on Alex's birthday?

5. Whose identification papers will be given to Julie?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Harvey say about Julie's lottery ticket?

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

3. What is one of the things that Alex dreams about when he is sick?

4. By December 5, what does Harvey want the boys to look for when they body shop?

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

6. Why do James and Tony need to speak to Alex at the beginning of Chapter 12?

7. How did Julie get lottery tickets?

8. Where do Kevin's family live and what are the conditions like there?

9. Why was Bri sent home?

10. What does Sister Rita tell Alex when he feels guilty about Bri's death?

(see the answer keys)

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