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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who do the girls bring to Hettie at the beginning of the book?
(a) A swan.
(b) A pigeon.
(c) A dove.
(d) A sparrow.

2. What did Didi get great joy from while with Sexton?
(a) Eating an apple.
(b) Sewing his shirt.
(c) Walking through the park.
(d) Speaking with him.

3. Where does Billy spend most of his time?
(a) On the porch.
(b) On the steps.
(c) In his room.
(d) In the hall.

4. What is Sexton writing about at the beginning of the book?
(a) Suicide.
(b) A dream.
(c) His father.
(d) His life.

5. How long ago did Didi begin living alone?
(a) 1 month.
(b) 1 week.
(c) 1 year.
(d) 1 day.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Did offer to do for Sexton when they first meet?

2. What is the name of the girl with the broken leg?

3. What month does this book start in?

4. How does Sexton feel when he first meets Didi?

5. Why does Sexton's mother send him out?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Mrs. Robbins say happened to Didi's family?

2. What does Sexton do when Hettie speaks to him on the street?

3. How does Sexton meet Didi?

4. What does Sexton do before leaving his house as his mother sends him away?

5. What do the girls think Hettie is going to do with the bird they bring her?

6. What does Sexton say when he sees a picture of Didi's family?

7. What does Hettie use the bird for?

8. Why does Hettie think Sexton can show her where Didi is?

9. What brings Didi great joy when she gets to her apartment?

10. What does Sexton think is happening to Didi when she tells him who she is?

(see the answer keys)

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