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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. How does Prudence respond to Mike at first?
(a) She flirts with him.
(b) She ignores him.
(c) She yells at him.
(d) She hits him.

2. What does Phoebe call Mrs. Cadaver in her journal?
(a) Mrs. Autopsy.
(b) Mrs. Grave.
(c) Mrs. Death.
(d) Mrs. Corpse.

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

4. When Mrs. Winterbottom first introduces Mike, how does Mr. Winterbottom look?
(a) Enraged.
(b) Excited.
(c) Sad.
(d) Annoyed.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Gramps do when he found Gram's gift from the egg man?

2. Why did Sal's dog push her puppies away?

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

4. What is engraved on Sugar Hiddle's grave?

5. Where is Sal's mother buried?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Sal so affected by the thought of Mr. Winterbottom crying?

2. How have the journal readings affected everyone in English class?

3. Why does Phoebe feel embarrassed when Mr. Birkway comes to her house?

4. What does Sal realize when she worries about whether her actions could have gotten Gram bitten or made her mother miscarry?

5. The day after Mr. Birkway visits Phoebe, what plan do Sal and Phoebe devise?

6. Why does Ben's mother remind Sal of her own mother?

7. How do each of Mrs. Winterbottom's family members react to the news that Mike Bickle is her son?

8. What did Ben write in his journal, and why does it upset Sal?

9. After Phoebe and Sal discover who has been leaving the notes on Phoebe's porch, why do you think they find courage in spitting?

10. How do you think Sal knows to ask for Ben's mother at the hospital?

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