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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. What was the name of the hospital where Alex's mother worked?

2. How long does it take Bri to get down all 12 flights of stairs from their new apartment?

3. On December 9, how many sisters does Julie say have died?

4. What do Julie and Alex eat at the beginning of Chapter 19?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How long was Alex sick?

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

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

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

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

6. What happened to Alex's radio?

7. If the next convoy leaves December 26, why won't Alex be allowed to go?

8. Why does Alex get worried when it snows?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In Chapter 11, Alex decides to throw Julie a birthday party. Discuss Julie's birthday party and what it meant to everyone to be able to have a birthday party.

Essay Topic 2

In Chapter 7, Alex and Julie go to their first food distribution. Discuss the food distribution and whether it solves or creates problems.

Essay Topic 3

In Chapter 11 Bri comes home. Discuss why Bri and five other girls returned to New York.

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