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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. Maddie believes that she will "never have the courage to" (34) take what action?
(a) To tell Miss Mason that Wanda has been bullied.
(b) To approach Wanda's father.
(c) To write a letter of apology to Wanda.
(d) To tell Peggy that they should stop bullying Wanda.

2. Which party is NOT mentioned among Maddie's list of people who may provide answers about Wanda's whereabouts?
(a) The post office.
(b) Miss Mason.
(c) The school janitor with whom Jake had worked.
(d) Old man Svenson.

3. Which character is expected by other members of the class to earn a medal in the drawing contest for Room 13?
(a) Wanda.
(b) Maddie.
(c) Peggy.
(d) Cecile.

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

5. To whom does Peggy give the credit for Wanda's triumph in the drawing contest?
(a) To Miss Mason.
(b) To Maddie.
(c) To herself.
(d) To Wanda.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Maddie cannot sleep on the night just after her visit to the Petronskis' former home, what action does she take?

2. What promise does Maddie make to herself at the end of the chapter entitled "Up On Boggins Heights"?

3. Maddie's visions of defending Wanda are said to be ineffective for what reason?

4. What kind of pet does old man Svenson reportedly own?

5. In what vice does old man Svenson indulge, according to the narrator?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What does Maddie do right after she makes a promise to herself at the end of the chapter called "Up on Boggins Heights" and why is this action significant?

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

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

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

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

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

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