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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) Earth science.
(c) Geography.
(d) French.

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) History.
(c) Geography.
(d) Science.

3. What kind of pet does old man Svenson reportedly own?
(a) A cat.
(b) A bird.
(c) A dog.
(d) A rat.

4. What thought stops Maddie from writing a note to Peggy in the chapter entitled "The Contest"?
(a) The thought that Wanda may get hurt.
(b) The thought that she may be targeted next.
(c) The thought that Peggy may be moving away soon.
(d) The thought that she may get into trouble for tattling.

5. Just before Maddie destroys the note she is writing to Peggy, Maddie thinks about the possibility that which character may point out the second-hand nature of Maddie's dress?
(a) Wanda.
(b) Miss Mason.
(c) Cecile.
(d) Peggy.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what manner does Maddie destroy the note she had been writing to Peggy?

2. From what kind of material is Wanda's one blue dress crafted?

3. What is the name of the hill down which Maddie and Peggy like to slide?

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

5. What kind of berries do Maddie and her hiking partner reportedly like to gather?

Short Essay Questions

1. 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?

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

3. What excuse does Peggy provide for the bad behavior to which she does admit and how does it shed further light on her character traits?

4. In what month does the chapter entitled "Up on Boggins Heights" take place and what is the weather like?

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

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

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

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

9. What major plot point occurs while the children in Room 13 are admiring the artwork of their fellow students?

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

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