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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. What do Miranda and Richard help Miranda's mother do every night?

2. What unique habit does Quack have?

3. What has Miranda received over the last few months?

4. What type of television show is the show in #2?

5. What is the topic of the note found in #75?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are the two notes that Miranda finds and why are they so unsettling for Miranda?

2. Who is Marcus and what is his opinion on the book that Miranda always carries with her?

3. Where does Miranda find the first note and what is its content?

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

5. What do Miranda and Richard do with Miranda's mother each evening?

6. Why is Miranda startled upon returning home from school one day?

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

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

9. How does the motif of time travel become introduced in the story?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author uses several instances of foreshadowing in the story. Explain what foreshadowing is and cite at least two examples making sure to explain what makes each an instance of foreshadowing.

Essay Topic 2

Miranda spends some alone time throughout the novel to contemplate her life. What does she think about? What conclusions does she arrive at? Explain why she is in a contemplative mood at this point in time.

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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