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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. How does Miranda feel about her apartment?

2. What does Marcus tell Miranda might be possible?

3. Miranda always carries around a book about ___________________.

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

5. The date on which Miranda's mother will be asked to appear on a TV show is predicted accurately via _____________.

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is the nature of Miranda's mother's relationship with Richard?

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

4. What has Miranda not noticed about Sal's behavior lately that might indicate that he wanted to withdraw from her for awhile?

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

6. What is the ceramic bank and what does it contain?

7. Describe Miranda's encounter with the boy who punched Sal the day after Sal was hurt.

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Create a character study of Miranda. What are her physical characteristics? What are her motivations? What are her fears? What are her dreams? What else can you say about Miranda?

Essay Topic 2

What is the overall setting for the novel? Be sure to include geography, time period and any pertinent popular culture events. Why did Stead choose to use these places in the novel?

Essay Topic 3

Create a character study of Marcus. What are his physical characteristics? What are his motivations? What are his fears? What are his dreams? What else can you say about Marcus?

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