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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What flower does Sal's father leave at her place at the table?
(a) Forget-me-not.
(b) Black-eyed Susan.
(c) Daisy.
(d) Rose.

2. By when does Sal want to get to Lewiston?
(a) Her grandmother's birthday.
(b) Halloween.
(c) Easter.
(d) Her mother's birthday.

3. What flavor does Sal detect in the kiss of all trees?
(a) Maple.
(b) Strawberries.
(c) Mint.
(d) Blackberries.

4. At what site do Sal and her Gram stop after they leave Madison?
(a) The Wisconsin Dells.
(b) House on the Rock.
(c) Rhinelander Logging Museum.
(d) Museum of Woodcarving.

5. What is the maiden name of Sal's mother?
(a) O'Leary.
(b) Rutherford.
(c) Simmons.
(d) Pickford.

6. What do Phoebe and Sal have for dinner at the Finney's house?
(a) Spaghetti.
(b) Tuna noodle casserole.
(c) Fried chicken.
(d) Meatloaf.

7. What did Sal's mother leave for her when she left?
(a) A locket.
(b) A book.
(c) A picture.
(d) A letter.

8. After Mrs. Winterbottom left, Sal returned to find her father slumped over what?
(a) A new book.
(b) A chair.
(c) The stove.
(d) The photo album.

9. The first day of school after her mother left, Phoebe's expression was?
(a) A sealed, thin smile.
(b) Suspicious.
(c) Stoic.
(d) Cold and blank.

10. What's written on the letter that Phoebe's mother Mrs. Winterbottom left for Mr. Winterbottom.
(a) "I'll call you in a few days."
(b) "Please pick up some milk."
(c) "I never want to see you again."
(d) "I'm leaving you."

11. According to Ben's report, what was the only thing left in Pandora's box?
(a) Hatred.
(b) Plague.
(c) Happiness.
(d) Hope.

12. What did Mr. Birkway ask everyone to do in 15 seconds?
(a) Name three authors.
(b) Find Egypt on the map.
(c) Draw something.
(d) Write a paragraph.

13. What does Sergeant Bickle do when Phoebe presents evidence that her mother was kidnapped?
(a) He shushes them.
(b) He throws his hands in the air.
(c) He laughs.
(d) He twitches the corners of his mouth.

14. What is hidden under the floorboards of Sal's room along with her mother's hair?
(a) Money.
(b) Postcards.
(c) Her journal.
(d) Letters.

15. What type of stories did Sal's mother enjoy reading?
(a) Non-fiction.
(b) Stories about reincarnation.
(c) Stories about cowboys and Indians.
(d) Mysteries.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Ben react to the poem that Mr. Birkway reads in class?

2. What is Mary Lou's last name?

3. How long did Gramps follow Gram before asking her father for permission to marry her?

4. What color is the cardigan that Phoebe finds on the chair?

5. How would Phoebe's family best be described?

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