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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Jessica tell herself to make it to the end of the River Run?
(a) She thinks of breakfast.
(b) Take the miles one by one.
(c) It is okay if she quits.
(d) She does not tell herself anything.

2. Why does Jessica want to take Rosa on a run?
(a) She wants to do something nice for her.
(b) She thinks she could use the exercise.
(c) She thinks it would be easy.
(d) She wants to challenge herself physically.

3. What happens when Kyro challenges Jessica to run a timed lap around the track?
(a) She does it but very slowly.
(b) She sets a record and is not tired.
(c) She cannot make it the whole way.
(d) She tells him no.

4. What does Gavin do at the fundraising event that bothers Jessica?
(a) Talks to Merryl.
(b) Leaves without donating.
(c) Takes a picture without her permission.
(d) Talks to Fiona.

5. What do Gavin and Jessica do after he tells her she inspires him?
(a) They laugh.
(b) They hug.
(c) They kiss.
(d) They run.

6. What does Jessica do when Gavin does not bring a lunch to 402?
(a) Tells him to leave.
(b) Ignores him while she eats.
(c) Shares half her lunch with him.
(d) Tells him to go get something.

7. What does Jessica tell Gavin she was thinking about doing for Rosa?
(a) Throwing her a party.
(b) Taking her to lunch.
(c) Asking her on a date.
(d) Taking her on the River Run.

8. What do Jessica and Gavin do together every morning for the rest of the summer in Part V?
(a) Eat.
(b) Run.
(c) Kiss.
(d) Talk.

9. What does Jessica’s sign at the fundraiser say?
(a) “I need your help.”
(b) “Give me money.”
(c) “I want to run again.”
(d) “Help me run.”

10. How does Jessica feel about the prospect of racing again at the beginning of Part V?
(a) It is her ultimate goal.
(b) She does not think it matters.
(c) She does not want to.
(d) She does not think it is a possibility.

11. What does Jessica start in Part V doing with her mom’s permission?
(a) Skipping school to run.
(b) Driving the car.
(c) Going to parties.
(d) Running off the track.

12. What does Jessica realize the next time she has the running dream in Part 5?
(a) It is still scary.
(b) It is not a dream anymore.
(c) It is not scary anymore.
(d) It is still just a dream.

13. What does Jessica practice doing the next morning, after deciding to take Rose for a run?
(a) Running with Rosa in a wheelchair.
(b) Running with plant soil in a wheelchair.
(c) Running with Kaylee in a wheelchair.
(d) Running with Sherlock in a wheelchair.

14. How does Jessica evaluate her senior year so far?
(a) Indifferent.
(b) The same as last.
(c) Easier than last.
(d) Harder than last.

15. What do Marla and her co-anchor encourage viewers to do at the end of the segment in Part V?
(a) Attend the River Run and discourage Jessica.
(b) Protest the River Run.
(c) Attend the River Run and show their support.
(d) Donate money for Jessica’s medical bills.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the boys think of Jessica’s new leg?

2. What does the constant fanfare around the River Run do for Jessica?

3. Why does Gavin ask Jessica when she says he does not have to walk with her?

4. What does dad say about the idea to run with Rosa?

5. What message does Lucy’s mom tell Jessica to deliver to her dad?

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