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

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

3. Who is the first to ask Julie to dance at her birthday party?
(a) Kevin.
(b) James.
(c) Tony.
(d) Alex.

4. On December 9, how many sisters does Julie say have died?
(a) 2.
(b) 3.
(c) 5.
(d) 4.

5. How long was Alex sick and mostly unconscious?
(a) 48 hours.
(b) 36 hours.
(c) 2 days.
(d) A week.

Short Answer Questions

1. What last thing does Alex look for before he and Julie leave?

2. On December 3, how much snow does Alex estimate has fallen?

3. When Alex is sick and dreaming, who does he think is standing next to his borthe Carlos sobbing hysterically?

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

5. What class did Bri have with Sister Rita?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why does Alex decide to move on a Wednesday?

4. Why does Alex get worried when it snows?

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

6. Where do Alex and Julie put Bri after she dies?

7. At the beginning of Chapter 11, why does Alex think something is wrong when he and Julie approach their apartment?

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

9. How did Julie get lottery tickets?

10. What happened to Alex's radio?

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