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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Peggy and Maddie are said to have been "greeted" (21) in what way as they approached the group of girls on Maple Street?
(a) Pithily.
(b) Dismissively.
(c) Reluctantly.
(d) Warmly.

2. From what material was the "curbstone" (21) Maddie sat upon made?
(a) Cement.
(b) Granite.
(c) Iron.
(d) Marble.

3. During what month had the hundred dresses game been dreamed up by one of Maddie's friends?
(a) September.
(b) December.
(c) November.
(d) October.

4. What had Peggy and Maddie been doing as they walked to school with their arms around one another the morning of the dresses game's invention?
(a) Arguing.
(b) Skipping.
(c) Laughing.
(d) Singing.

5. What name is NOT mentioned among those that are both normal and "easy to say" (9)?
(a) Bounce.
(b) Smith.
(c) Thomas.
(d) Allen.

6. Jake had told Wanda that he had to get to school in order to complete what two tasks?
(a) Sweep the cafeteria and prepare students' lunches for later in the day.
(b) Open the doors and ring the bell.
(c) Open the doors and sweep the floors.
(d) Scrub the blackboards and empty the wastepaper baskets.

7. Wanda is said to enjoy watching the little girls play what game in the school yard?
(a) Hopscotch.
(b) Marbles.
(c) Tiddlywinks.
(d) Double Dutch.

8. What sound could be heard just after Peggy's announcement of Wanda's comment to the rest of the group?
(a) Police sirens.
(b) Silence.
(c) Groans.
(d) Laughter.

9. Who claims that Wanda has 100 dresses hanging in her closet at home?
(a) Old man Svenson.
(b) Maddie.
(c) Wanda.
(d) Peggy.

10. Who is said to have likely procured the cap that Wanda usually wears?
(a) Wanda.
(b) Her late mother.
(c) Her brother Jake.
(d) Her father.

11. How does Wanda get Peggy's attention before whispering something to her?
(a) She waves her hand in front of Peggy's face.
(b) She tugs on Peggy's sleeve.
(c) She touches Peggy's arm.
(d) She tugs on Peggy's purse.

12. The children in town are said to take what action whenever they pass by "old man Svenson's yellow house" (8)?
(a) They cross their fingers and toes.
(b) They throw rocks.
(c) They hold their breath.
(d) They whistle.

13. In what way is Wanda's rare smile described?
(a) Waning.
(b) Crooked.
(c) Wry.
(d) Timid.

14. What word does Peggy say to Wanda when she wants Wanda to repeat herself?
(a) Sorry.
(b) Again.
(c) What.
(d) Huh.

15. With whom does old man Svenson live?
(a) His turtle.
(b) His bird.
(c) His raccoon.
(d) His dog and cat.

Short Answer Questions

1. Wanda generally leans against what type of structure as she waits in a sunny spot for the school bell to ring?

2. In what neighborhood does Wanda live?

3. What was NOT one of the items of Cecile's clothing admired by the girls surrounding her on the day when the hundred dresses game was invented?

4. The girls in the group of bullies are said to take what action in relation to Wanda, besides during their short periods of torment?

5. What expression was Wanda wearing as she slowly approached the group of girls gathered around Cecile?

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