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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the second promise Lisa asks Craig to make in chapter six?
(a) That he'll teach Todd to fish.
(b) That he'll let Erika stay with them in the daytime.
(c) That he won't join a gang.
(d) That he'll take care of Todd if he ever needs help.

2. What does Todd have in his pocket when he returns from digging worms?
(a) A candy bar.
(b) Nothing.
(c) Fishing line.
(d) Worms.

3. How old is Lisa?
(a) Ten.
(b) Eight.
(c) Thirteen.
(d) Twelve.

4. What does Lisa cook for their dinner?
(a) Spaghetti.
(b) Soup.
(c) A TV dinner.
(d) Macaroni and cheese.

5. Why do members of the Chidester Gang think Tom Logan is dead?
(a) They can't find him.
(b) He is bleeding.
(c) He gets shot.
(d) He gets knocked out .

6. What is the smell Lisa detects in the kitchen?
(a) Dead mice.
(b) Herbs.
(c) Rotting food.
(d) Pizza.

7. Where does Lisa get a drink after she eats her candy bar?
(a) A jar she has with her.
(b) A bottle of soda from a service station.
(c) A stream by the road.
(d) A faucet.

8. What does Lisa say would be the signal if the gangs attacked her house?
(a) A bunch of bottles falling.
(b) Lisa blowing the car horn.
(c) Lisa and Todd screaming for help.
(d) Todd blowing his trumpet.

9. Where do the children go to sing after it gets cold outside?
(a) In the grocery warehouse.
(b) In the old school.
(c) In Lisa's house.
(d) In the boathouse.

10. What is the first promise Lisa asks Craig to make in chapter six?
(a) That he'll leave the city with her.
(b) That he won't tell anyone where they're getting supplies.
(c) That he'll help her fight the gangs.
(d) That he'll show her how to grow food.

11. What does Lisa see that makes her start to drive away from the warehouse without looking inside?
(a) A bunch of rats.
(b) A large group of boys.
(c) Broken windows.
(d) Ten or more stray dogs.

12. Which of the following are among the things Lisa has for them to eat at the campfire?
(a) Oatmeal cookies.
(b) Fresh fruit.
(c) Dill pickles.
(d) Marshmallows.

13. What kind of seeds does Lisa pull from her bag during the meeting?
(a) Lettuce.
(b) Carrot.
(c) Tomato.
(d) Broccoli.

14. What do the children use to create a barrier around the houses?
(a) Boards.
(b) Booby traps.
(c) Barbed wire.
(d) Rope.

15. What does Jill say when Lisa demands that her children help patrol Grand Avenue to protect against attacks?
(a) That the little kids would be too scared.
(b) That most of the kids are too sick.
(c) That the little kids won't do it.
(d) That she'll take their turns.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of notebook does Lisa study before her meeting with the neighborhood children?

2. Where does Lisa tell the children to go for a campfire after she sends Tom Logan away?

3. Where are they when Lisa tries to explain to Todd about her mixed up feelings about her accomplishments?

4. Where do Todd and Lisa sleep?

5. What is the sound Lisa rigs up to be an alarm in case of intruders?

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