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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. On what kind of assignment is Maddie working at the start of the chapter entitled "The Contest"?
(a) Arithmetic.
(b) Geography.
(c) French.
(d) Earth science.

2. The narrator states at the end of the chapter entitled "The Contest" that "by the time" what kind of lesson begins, Maddie has "forgotten all about" (38) Wanda?
(a) Arithmetic.
(b) Geography.
(c) Science.
(d) History.

3. The letter that arrives for Miss Mason states that the writer's family is moving to what type of location?
(a) A European city.
(b) A big city.
(c) A hotel.
(d) A Canadian city.

4. For what reason do Peggy and Maddie abandon their idea of knocking on old man Svenson's door?
(a) They are afraid of his barking dog.
(b) They find out that he is not at home.
(c) They discover that they are late for dinner.
(d) They cannot summon the courage.

5. Maddie worries that guilt about her own role in Wanda's torment will keep her from enjoying future hikes with which character?
(a) Jack.
(b) Peggy.
(c) Cecile.
(d) Miss Mason.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. With what objects had Maddie's mother tried to disguise the second-hand nature of Maddie's dress?

3. Which members of the class in Room 13 are tasked with submitting designs for motorboats?

4. What color is the Petronskis' former home on Boggins Heights?

5. What action do Peggy and Maddie take just after their encounter with old man Svenson?

Short Essay Questions

1. What connection does Maddie draw between Wanda's former house and Wanda's one blue dress?

2. What rumors exist in town about old man Svenson?

3. Who mispronounces Wanda's last name in the chapter entitled "Up on Boggins Heights" and why is the instance significant?

4. How does Maddie respond to Peggy's statement about Wanda's level of intelligence and what is the significance of her response?

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

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

7. From what sources does Maddie hope to glean information about Wanda's new address?

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

9. What message is being sent about courage in the chapter entitled "The Contest"?

10. In an effort to absolve herself of any guilt in the matter, what does Peggy claim not to have done to Wanda?

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