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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Besides Ben and Phoebe, who does Sal write to?
(a) Margaret.
(b) The boy from the riverbank.
(c) Her mother.
(d) Mrs. Partridge.

2. What gift did Gram receive from the egg man?
(a) Chocolates.
(b) Flowers.
(c) A love letter.
(d) A necklace.

3. When Sal and her grandparents arrive at Old Faithful, how long does it take the geyser to erupt?
(a) Thirty minutes.
(b) One hour.
(c) Two minutes.
(d) Fifteen minutes.

4. Mrs. Winterbottom finally reveals that Mike is whom?
(a) Her cousin.
(b) Her boyfriend.
(c) Her brother.
(d) Her son.

5. What does the sheriff do when he sees Sal at the lookout?
(a) Arrests Sal.
(b) Demands an explanation.
(c) Threatens to call Sal's parents.
(d) Asks if she is ok.

6. When Sal lies awake the whole night, who is she thinking about?
(a) Her mother.
(b) Mrs. Cadaver.
(c) Her father.
(d) Mr. Winterbottom.

7. What does Phoebe's father do that is unusual the first time he meets Mike?
(a) Spits.
(b) Swears.
(c) Runs away.
(d) Orders him to leave.

8. Who does Mrs. Partridge say had a similar face to Phoebe's face?
(a) Mrs. Winterbottom.
(b) Mike.
(c) Margaret.
(d) Mr. Winterbottom.

9. On an impulse, Sal asks the hospital receptionist for whom?
(a) Mrs. Winterbottom.
(b) Mrs. Finney.
(c) Mr. Birkway.
(d) Ben.

10. Where in the university do Sal and Phoebe try to find Mike?
(a) The cafeteria.
(b) The dorm.
(c) The library.
(d) A classroom.

11. When Margaret asks Sal whether she likes Mr. Birkway, how does Sal respond?
(a) "Not at all."
(b) "I suppose."
(c) "He's ok."
(d) "I hate his guts."

12. What does Sal imagine Margaret doing?
(a) Reading her journal.
(b) Giving someone a shot.
(c) Kissing Sal's father.
(d) Touching her husband's face.

13. Sal says that her mother is not gone, but is actually where?
(a) In her heart.
(b) In the trees.
(c) Beside her.
(d) In the air.

14. What does the sheriff in Idaho make Sal promise?
(a) She won't drive until she's sixteen.
(b) She will ask her grandparents next time.
(c) To never come back.
(d) She won't drive ever again.

15. What gift did Gramps give to Gram the night that she died?
(a) A prayer.
(b) A kiss.
(c) A ring.
(d) A love letter.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the end of the story, Sal says that she is jealous of how many things?

2. How long was Mrs. Cadaver trapped in the bus?

3. On what day of her trip with her grandparents do they arrive at Yellowstone?

4. Who came to visit Gramps the day after Gram was buried?

5. How long does it take Sal to drive to Lewiston?

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