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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many of Alex's classmates' families will be leaving New York City immediately after school ends?

2. Which teacher will teach science at St. Vincent de Paul?

3. How much does the customer pay that Alex is helping at the beginning of Chapter 1?

4. What do Alex and his sisters have for supper on June 3?

5. What group of students begin to sniffle at the beginning of school in Chapter 3?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Uncle Jimmy say happened to cause the emergency?

2. Why does Bri think her mother hasn't called?

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

4. Why does Kevin take vodka rather than food for the items he collects body shopping?

5. Why does Alex wake up on the sofa on June 30?

6. What will determine if Alex is able to attend Georgetown?

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

8. Where does Brianna have a chance to go?

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

10. What are two reasons why the sky might be gray and the air taste funny?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In Chapter 10, James Flaherty returns from a summer spent in Pennsylvania. Compare and contrast the conditions in New York City and in Pennsylvania.

Essay Topic 2

In Chapter 17, Alex still has hope even through the long tortuous walk to the Port Authority. The objective of this lesson is to discuss hope and where Alex and Bri find hope.

Essay Topic 3

In Chapter 9, Alex goes body shopping for the first time. Discuss body shopping and its importance.

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