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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 15, how long does Margaret say that she is to exercise Jonathan's horse?

2. What color shoes does Ada get in Chapter 8?

3. In Chapter 9, what does Miss Smith make for supper?

4. In Chapter 11, how many children does Lady Thornton say have gone back to London?

5. What color dress is Miss Smith wearing in Chapter 6?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 13, who is Stephen White staying with?

2. At the beginning of Chapter 15, what happens when a plane screams overhead?

3. In Chapter 9, who does Miss Smith say that Becky was?

4. In Chapter 18, what does Ada notice about tables at the tea shop, and what does she think when Miss Smith explains?

5. In Chapter 14, why does Miss Smith say that Ada is not stupid?

6. What does Jamie say about all the kids leaving in Chapter 2?

7. Why does Jamie's teacher tie his wrist to his chair in Chapter 18?

8. How does Ada help Margaret in Chapter 15?

9. In Chapter 4, how does Ada describe the train?

10. In Chapter 1, what does Ada's mother do when she goes to the window?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Miss Smith tells Ada to be persistent when training Butter. How do both Miss Smith and Ada have to learn persistence? How does learning persistence help them both grow and overcome fears?

Essay Topic 2

Susan tells the children that they saved her life. How do the children save Susan’s life emotionally and physically?

Essay Topic 3

Ada is able to help catch a spy. Why do people consider Ada to be a hero? How does being considered a hero change Ada’s perspective about herself?

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