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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When did Ezra Galworthy build the house where the Brownes are living?
(a) 1800.
(b) Around 1805.
(c) 1795.
(d) 1790 or thereabouts.

2. What do Jeff and Timmy use to make a torch with the matches Jeff has?
(a) Pages from books.
(b) Old clothes.
(c) Newspapers.
(d) Curtains.

3. In Chapter 7, what color car is a man driving who honks and swerves around the Browne's car?
(a) Red.
(b) Black.
(c) Silver.
(d) Blue.

4. What instrument is Buddy learning?
(a) Clarinet.
(b) Violin.
(c) Trumpet.
(d) Piano.

5. What perfume is Iris Kramer wearing in Chapter 14?
(a) Rose.
(b) Magnolia.
(c) Lilac.
(d) Honeysuckle.

6. What does Helen do in Chapter 7, when Miranda starts sobbing in the car as her parents argue?
(a) Gives her a hug.
(b) Slaps her in the face.
(c) Makes her get out of the car and walk home.
(d) Talks soothingly to her.

7. At the beginning of Chapter 10, what does Miranda do to help herself calm down?
(a) Swings on the front porch.
(b) Reads a book.
(c) Plays her flute.
(d) Goes for a walk.

8. What month is it in Chapter 5?
(a) June.
(b) August.
(c) May.
(d) July.

9. What does Iris Kramer keep telling her husband she wants?
(a) Job.
(b) Maid.
(c) Nanny.
(d) Cook.

10. In Chapter 8, what color dress is Mrs. Wainwright wearing when Miranda comes for her lesson?
(a) Beige.
(b) Green.
(c) Blue.
(d) Yellow.

11. When does Miranda go to the attic while Nicole is visiting?
(a) After Nicole goes to sleep.
(b) When Nicole is in the shower.
(c) Just before dawn.
(d) Midnight.

12. In Chapter 9, what does Hannah say Dorothy cannot eat?
(a) Asparagus.
(b) Broccoli.
(c) Brussels Sprouts.
(d) Tomatoes.

13. Why does Nicole get angry with Miranda?
(a) Miranda will not go in the garden.
(b) Miranda will not ride bikes.
(c) Miranda does not want to go for a walk.
(d) Miranda will not leave the attic.

14. How does Miranda carry her flue and music books when she rides her bike to Mrs. Wainwright's in Chapter 8?
(a) Backpack.
(b) Wicker basket.
(c) Metal basket.
(d) Paniers.

15. How long has Miranda been in Garnet at the end of Chapter 6?
(a) 5 weeks.
(b) A month.
(c) Less than a month.
(d) About 3 weeks.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Sigmund call Dorothy?

2. What Garnet family hid runaway slaves in the mid-19th century?

3. What excuse does Buddy give Dan for him not coming right upstairs to the attic?

4. What does Dan tell Miranda he did when she gave him the brush-off?

5. What food does Helen say that Miranda does not like in Chapter 6?

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