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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 4, why is Jess happy on Friday?
(a) Students get an extended recess.
(b) Mrs. Myers said that there is no homework for the weekend.
(c) Friday is the day Miss Edmunds teaches music.
(d) The school has bought new sports equipment for students.

2. What grade is Jess and Leslie in?
(a) Fifth.
(b) Fourth.
(c) Seventh.
(d) Ninth.

3. Who does Jess’ mother tell him doesn’t get a break even though it is Christmas?
(a) Himself.
(b) Herself.
(c) His father.
(d) Miss Bessie.

4. Why doesn’t Jess bother with wearing a shirt early in the morning?
(a) Jess knew that he would get hot as soon as he started running.
(b) Jess didn’t have any clean shirts.
(c) Jess didn’t want to get his school clothes dirty.
(d) Jess did wear a shirt first thing in the morning.

5. What grade is Jess going in?
(a) Fourth.
(b) Third.
(c) Fifth.
(d) Sixth.

6. What doesn’t Leslie’s family have?
(a) A car.
(b) A television.
(c) A radio.
(d) An oven.

7. What does Jess finally get Leslie for Christmas?
(a) A kitten.
(b) A new sweater.
(c) A new book.
(d) A puppy.

8. Besides May Belle, who does Jess like to show his drawings to?
(a) His father.
(b) Brenda.
(c) Miss Edmunds.
(d) Leslie Burke.

9. Who accuses Jess of tripping them on the bus?
(a) May Belle.
(b) Leslie.
(c) Gary Fulcher.
(d) Janice Avery.

10. What is taken from May Belle in Chapter 5?
(a) Her paper dolls.
(b) Her homework.
(c) Her Twinkies.
(d) Her winrter hat.

11. What is the principal’s name at Jess and Leslie’s school?
(a) Miss Bessie.
(b) Mr. Turner.
(c) Miss Edmunds.
(d) Mrs. Myers.

12. When does Jess tell Leslie to meet him so that he can give Leslie her present?
(a) Christmas morning.
(b) Christmas Eve.
(c) After lunch.
(d) Christmas evening.

13. Who doesn’t May Belle want to play with in Chapter 2?
(a) Brenda.
(b) Joyce Ann.
(c) Jess.
(d) Ellie.

14. What time were Jess’s sisters supposed to be home by in Chapter 2?
(a) Seven.
(b) Four.
(c) Six.
(d) Five.

15. At the end of Chapter 4, what are Jess’s parents worried about?
(a) That Jess plays only with girls.
(b) They have no money for Christmas presents.
(c) They don't know where May Belle got the paper dolls.
(d) Brenda is dating an older boy.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who steals from May Belle in Chapter 5?

2. What does Leslie write about for her hobby report?

3. What does Jess make for dinner in Chapter 2?

4. How many children are in Jess’s class?

5. What example of figurative language is the following sentence: “Jess drew the way some people drink whiskey” (p.10)?

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