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

2. What temperature had Alex thought heaven would be?
(a) 76.
(b) 68.
(c) 80.
(d) 72.

3. When will the next convoy be?
(a) January 5.
(b) December 15.
(c) December 26.
(d) January 10.

4. By December 28, how long has it been since Alex has eaten?
(a) 24 hours.
(b) 36 hours.
(c) 4 hours.
(d) 12 hours.

5. When does Alex allow Bri to go to mass?
(a) September 18.
(b) September 23.
(c) September 30.
(d) September 1.

Short Answer Questions

1. When does Alex get sick?

2. Where had officials planned to move New York at first?

3. What is Bri holding when they find her?

4. At what street is it no longer possible to use the sled?

5. What food is left when the Morales kids return to their apartment?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Bri die?

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

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

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

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

6. Why can't Alex get into other apartments than the ones that he has keys for?

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

8. What does Harvey propose to help Alex get out of New York?

9. Why doesn't Bri want to leave the apartment building?

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

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