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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. Who admits that they have a problem in Chapter 39?
(a) Jane.
(b) Gwen.
(c) Bitsy.
(d) Walter.

2. Who does Davey sit on the beach next to in Chapter 40?
(a) Hugh.
(b) Wolf.
(c) Gwen.
(d) Leyana.

3. What informative items does the psychiatrist give to Davey?
(a) Hotline phone numbers.
(b) Videos.
(c) Pamphlets.
(d) Books.

4. When does Gwen decide the family will return to Atlantic City when she eats dinner with Davey?
(a) When Jason feels comfortable moving.
(b) After the school year.
(c) When Walter kicks them out.
(d) After Davey graduates.

5. Where does Davey leave a package in Chapter 38?
(a) In a bush.
(b) At the hospital.
(c) In a cave.
(d) In Wolf's mail box.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Mr. Ortiz dies, who does Davey unintentionally take her frustration out on?

2. What does Gwen decide to sell?

3. What does Davey realize she cannot live in as she sits on the beach?

4. What does Bitsy bring out on Christmas?

5. Who is the first to congratulate Davey after the play is over?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What is a theme in Chapter 39?

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

6. How does Davey feel about Gwen dating, and the man she is dating?

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

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

9. What prompts Davey to finally lash out at Walter, Bitsy, and Gwen?

10. On the first Christmas after her father has died, how does Davey deal with Christmas?

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