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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. What is the weekly newspaper called that Davey is in?
(a) The Star.
(b) The Monitor.
(c) The Enquirer.
(d) The Tabloid.

2. What causes Davey to become afraid of everything?
(a) Money.
(b) Loss.
(c) Malicious intentions of others.
(d) Death.

3. What does Jason give Davey for her birthday?
(a) A picture of their dad.
(b) A bracelet.
(c) A book.
(d) A poem and a picture.

4. What is the name of the woman who is the head of the music department at Davey's school?
(a) Ms. Dersh.
(b) Ms. Fox.
(c) Ms. Smithers.
(d) Ms. Rose.

5. What is the name of Gwen's new boyfriend?
(a) Tom.
(b) Ned.
(c) Tim.
(d) Bob.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Davey take to the canyon in Chapter 38?

2. What do Bitsy and Walter invite guests over for on Christmas?

3. What stops Davey from sending letters to Wolf?

4. Who apologizes to Davey in Chapter 30?

5. Who does Davey sit on the beach next to in Chapter 40?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Davey feel closest to her father in the canyon?

2. Why does Gwen claim to have been avoiding talking to Davey?

3. How does the reader know that Jane's drinking has become a problem?

4. Why don't Walter and Bitsy want Davey to learn to drive?

5. Does Davey have a happy birthday? Why or why not?

6. What reaction does Davey have toward her birthday gifts?

7. What message about alcoholism does Judy Blume send to the reader?

8. Why does Davey leave letters for Wolf to find?

9. What is the significance of the stone that Wolf sends to Davey?

10. What does Davey write to Wolf even though she can't send letters to him?

(see the answer keys)

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