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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As the novel begins, what city is Tim Jamieson leaving?
(a) Miami.
(b) Jacksonville.
(c) Orlando.
(d) Tampa.

2. What is the name of the new boy who attacks Avery in Section IV, Chapter 12?
(a) Holden Cross.
(b) Hudson Cross.
(c) Hector Cross.
(d) Harry Cross.

3. Why does Kalisha kiss Luke in Section II, Chapter 9?
(a) Because she thinks he's cute.
(b) To make another boy jealous.
(c) To distract the staff.
(d) In hopes of giving him chicken pox.

4. According to Nicky in Section III, Chapter 5, why does the Institute have such a good menu?
(a) They were fattening them up for the kill.
(b) Proper nutrition increases psychic abilities.
(c) They wanted the children to be happy.
(d) They care about them.

5. How does Mrs. Sigsby describes the experiments performed by Dr. Hendricks in Section IV, Chapter 15?
(a) As visionary.
(b) As confusing.
(c) As unnecessary.
(d) As vital.

6. According to the kids in Section III, Chapter 2, how does the Institute reward good behavior?
(a) With tickets.
(b) With tokens.
(c) With extra food.
(d) With stickers.

7. What does Tim consider doing in Section I, Chapter 15?
(a) Asking Wendy on a date.
(b) Asking for a raise.
(c) Leaving DuPray.
(d) Reconnecting with his ex-wife.

8. As Luke and his family eat dinner in Section II, Chapter 3, what shivers on the table?
(a) The water glasses.
(b) Luke's hand.
(c) The pizza pan.
(d) The silverware.

9. According to Luke in Chapter IV, Chapter 8, why does the staff perform demeaning procedures on them?
(a) To remind them they are only guinea pigs.
(b) To get the most precise results.
(c) To prepare them for Back Half.
(d) To toughen them emotionally.

10. As the novel begins, to whom does Tim Jamieson give up his seat?
(a) A pregnant woman.
(b) A distraught man.
(c) A soldier.
(d) A federal officer.

11. How does Luke describe Mrs. Sigsby upon meeting her in Section III, Chapter 11?
(a) As warm.
(b) As friendly.
(c) As merciless.
(d) As empathetic.

12. Where does Tim Jamieson work for two weeks in Section I, Chapter 2?
(a) In a food production plant.
(b) In a fertilizer plant.
(c) In a recycling plant.
(d) In a bottling plant.

13. Who has been taken to Back Half in Section IV, Chapter 16?
(a) Nicky.
(b) George.
(c) Iris.
(d) Kalisha.

14. According to Gladys in Section III, Chapter 8, why is Luke at the Institute?
(a) To grow.
(b) To learn.
(c) To serve.
(d) To atone.

15. According to Luke in Section IV, Chapter 10, Maureen needs to find what type of lawyer?
(a) One who specializes in immigration.
(b) One who specializes in personal injury.
(c) One who specializes in debt relief.
(d) One who specializes in estate planning.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Nicky in Section III, Chapter 12, what is the real name of the colored dots?

2. In Section IV, Chapter 23, who yells at Luke for sleeping in an empty bedroom?

3. Which resident of the Institute is angry and often bruised?

4. What test is Luke given in Section IV, Chapter 14?

5. How old is Tim, as the reader learns in Section I, Chapter 6?

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