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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. Even though Miranda's mother is close to Richard she refuses to give him ___________________.

2. Where does Miranda usually see Quack?

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

4. Whose mother wants to appear on the show in #2?

5. Who is Colin?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe Annemarie's father and the special attention he provides for his daughter.

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

4. What does Miranda's mother think is the only good thing about living in their apartment building?

5. What is one of the things Miranda's mother would like to do with the money if she should win at the game show?

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

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

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

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

10. What does Miranda think she is named after?

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

Does Stead end the story on a note of hope for Miranda or the continuance of her struggle to come to terms with flawed relationships and evolving trends and ways of life? Give your perspective and two reasons to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

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

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