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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. The writer of the letter to Miss Mason that arrives on the day of the contest states that there will be "plenty of" (45) what in the family's next community?
(a) Opportunities.
(b) Funny names.
(c) Polish newspapers.
(d) Compassion.

2. Peggy consoles herself with the thought that she had never used what term to refer to Wanda?
(a) Foreigner.
(b) Ruskie.
(c) Alien.
(d) Skinny.

3. What do Peggy and Maddie see on the front porch of the Petronskis' former house when they reach Boggins Heights?
(a) A cat.
(b) A Christmas tree.
(c) A wrapped gift.
(d) A shovel.

4. From what kind of material is Wanda's one blue dress crafted?
(a) Burlap.
(b) Cotton.
(c) Linen.
(d) Velvet.

5. What promise does Maddie make to herself at the end of the chapter entitled "Up On Boggins Heights"?
(a) She promises to find Wanda.
(b) She promises to speak up when she encounters injustice.
(c) She promises to befriend old man Svenson.
(d) She promises to break off her friendship with Peggy.

Short Answer Questions

1. Everything about old man Svenson is said to be some shade of what color?

2. Wanda's father's name is at one point revealed to be what?

3. What adjective is used to describe old man Svenson's house?

4. The dress Maddie wears on the day depicted in "The Contest" had previously belonged to which character?

5. When the students in Room 13 see the many contest entries lining the walls of the classroom, they take what action before whistling or murmuring "admiringly" (40)?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the official contest held in Room 13 and name of the girl who is expected to win.

2. From the performance of what activity does Maddie draw momentary comfort within the chapter entitled "Up on Boggins Heights"?

3. In what way are strict gender norms prescribed within the rules of the contest?

4. What message is Estes sending about the nature of popularity within the chapter entitled "The Contest"?

5. When the reader is first introduced to the idea of the contest in Room 13, when are the winners expected to be announced?

6. The children in Wanda's class are said to never think about Wanda at all except in cases when she takes part in what activity?

7. Describe Miss Mason's conclusions about the students in Room 13 in relation to bullying.

8. What reasons does Wanda's father provide for relocating his family to the "big city" (45)?

9. What promise does Maddie make to herself near the end of the chapter entitled "Up on Boggins Heights"?

10. How does Maddie react to Miss Mason's comments about the mistreatment of Wanda and possibly Jake?

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