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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. Miranda always carries around a book about ___________________.

2. What is notable about Quack?

3. Who is Sal?

4. How does Miranda's mother feel about their apartment?

5. What meeting is held each month in the apartment building?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Colin and what job does he get for himself, Miranda and Annemarie?

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

3. Where do Miranda and her mother keep a spare key to the apartment?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of disappointment. Identify at least two characters who either embody or experience disappointment then cite an example to support your answers.

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

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.

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