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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Miranda find the item in #82?

2. When do Colin, Miranda and Annemarie work at the shop?

3. Who begins to have lunch with Miranda and Annemarie?

4. Who was Annemarie's best friend?

5. Where has Miranda's mother hidden a key to the apartment?

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain Miranda's mother's situation regarding her job and personal life.

2. What is the content of the mysterious notes and who is writing them?

3. What is Miranda's job when she helps out in the school office?

4. Who is Quack and how does Miranda know him?

5. Why is Miranda's mother so sad about her life?

6. What is the premise of WHEN YOU REACH ME?

7. Who is the main character of WHEN YOU REACH ME?

8. Describe what happens when Miranda sees Sal get punched by a big boy on the street.

9. Who is Sal and what is his role in Miranda's life?

10. What does Miranda do when she encounters someone who frightens her?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the setting of the novel. Does the author paint a complete picture for the reader? What, if anything, is missing?

Essay Topic 2

Rebecca Stead is a master at dramatic devices. Choose an example of symbolism, metaphors, and irony, briefly describe them and identify the technique which they embody.

Essay Topic 3

Project into the future ten years after the end of the novel and write a brief synopsis for Miranda's life. Where will she be living? Who will be present in her life? Will she have had any more experiences with time travel? Explain.

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