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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To whom is Laura referring when she writes, "I think that the times that I have to go into the woods at night have poisoned me?" (55)
(a) Donna.
(b) Johnny.
(c) Bobby.
(d) BOB.

2. When Laura's dad takes her to a mystery location on her birthday, where do they end up going?
(a) The BOB Petting Zoo.
(b) The Broken Circle Stables.
(c) The Horne Farm.
(d) The Triple K Ranch.

3. What does the Log Lady tell Laura about children?
(a) That they grow up too fast.
(b) That they are prey sometimes.
(c) That they are not as innocent as they seem.
(d) That they are just smaller versions of adults.

4. After the biting dream, Laura promises that she will be good and do everything she is supposed to do, just like what other character?
(a) Johnny.
(b) Donna.
(c) Her mom.
(d) Audrey.

5. In what town does Laura live?
(a) Taylorton.
(b) Twin Peaks.
(c) Galveston.
(d) Garrison.

6. When Laura proclaims that she has realized that BOB's name is a warning in itself, what does she mean?
(a) It is in all capital letters like it is being screamed.
(b) It is similar to the SOS distress signal.
(c) It could stand for Beware of Bob.
(d) It means that he is unsinkable.

7. Why does Laura vow in writing on September 15th, 1984 to stop writing in her diary for a very long time?
(a) She feels that thinking about writing in her diary has made her too conscious about actions she takes.
(b) She suspects that someone has been reading her diary.
(c) She thinks that writing about her life has made her too self-centered.
(d) She thinks that writing in her diary is making BOB come abuse her more often.

8. What is the address that Laura sees in her mind that compels her to go find its location?
(a) 1327 Ellis Street.
(b) 1313 North Garden Street.
(c) 1600 Pacific Avenue.
(d) 1400 River Road.

9. When Laura has a dream about her diary, what happens in the dream?
(a) The wind furiously whips around her diary until it is torn to shreds.
(b) Her diary keeps eluding her grasp and she knows it is going to tell everyone what it contains.
(c) Her diary burns up in a fire.
(d) Her diary is continually blank no matter how often she writes in it.

10. What is NOT one piece of evidence Laura provides that she is doing well in school in the spring of 1986?
(a) She has a perfect GPA.
(b) She has finished two extra credit projects.
(c) She has made the Honor Roll.
(d) She is a member of the junior debate team.

11. What gift does Laura receive from her mother that makes her feel that she is still being treated like a child?
(a) A dollhouse.
(b) Costumes for playing dress-up.
(c) Dolls.
(d) Stuffed animals.

12. In addition to sandwiches, what two beverages does Laura's mom pack for the girls on the first night of Maddy's visit?
(a) Hot chocolate and coffee.
(b) Milk and hot chocolate.
(c) Orange juice and soda.
(d) Tea and milk.

13. What ominous postscript does Laura add to her very first entry in her new diary?
(a) "P.S. I hope Mom doesn't take my pony away" (3).
(b) "P.S. I hope my pony doesn't die tonight" (3).
(c) "P.S. I hope BOB doesn't come tonight" (3).
(d) "P.S. I hope I don't die in my sleep tonight" (3).

14. Maddy says that her life at home is fine, except for one thing. What does she say is that one thing?
(a) Her parents' nosiness.
(b) The financial pressure her health problems inflict on her family.
(c) Her little sister's invasion of her privacy.
(d) Her lack of a boyfriend.

15. Why do Laura, Donna, and Maddy cover up the light emanating from the house into the fort?
(a) They are worried that it will allow Laura's parents to spy on them in the night.
(b) They are telling scary stories and want it to be totally dark.
(c) They agree that it ruins the feeling of being out in the woods alone.
(d) They think it will interfere with their sleep.

Short Answer Questions

1. When BOB tells Laura that she should be thrown into the river, what reason does he give?

2. When Maddy tells Laura and Donna that she has brought cigarettes with her, what reason does she give for them being stale?

3. What is the main reason during the Christmas vacation of 1985 that Laura is looking forward to school starting again?

4. What expression is BOB always wearing when he comes to Laura's bedroom window?

5. What does the Log Lady tell Laura about owls?

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