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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. Janie finally comes clean about the situation. Which word best describes how the Johnsons are feeling?
(a) Sad.
(b) Relieved.
(c) Fortunate.
(d) Sympathetic.

2. During chapter 14, Janie remembers this action, which seriously disturbs and upsets her. What does she remember?
(a) Reading the Bible.
(b) Praying.
(c) Singing.
(d) Eating.

3. In chapter 13, Janie's grandmother is afraid to leave the house to _____________, because she is unsure if Janie leaves.
(a) Pray.
(b) Teach.
(c) Shop.
(d) Tutor.

4. What vehicle do Janie and Reeve get stopped behind in chapter 11?
(a) Pick-up truck.
(b) School bus.
(c) A silver lexus.
(d) A buggy.

5. In which state does Janie currently live in Chapter 12?
(a) New Jersey.
(b) Pennsylvania.
(c) Connecticut.
(d) Vermont.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Janie and Reeve do while stopped at the gas station?

2. What type of food does Reeve order in the last chapter of the book?

3. What does Janie promise her parents?

4. At the end of the novel, Janie realizes that she places __________ before Reeve.

5. What explanation is the Johnson's story lacking?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the argument between Janie and Reeve in chapter 16.

2. Why is Janie relieved that the Johnsons are screaming at her?

3. Why does Janie begin shredding the milk carton in chapter 16?

4. What does Reeve tell Janie in chapter 11, about his relationship with his siblings? Why is Janie unable to concentrate on what he is telling her?

5. Explain how and why Janie travels to New Jersey.

6. Does Janie believe that the Johnson's kidnap her, even after hearing the truth about the past? Explain.

7. How does Reeve perceive Janie's thoughts about the milk carton?

8. Janie sees three boys outside of the Spring home. What are her thoughts on them, and what other memories do they spark in Janie's mind?

9. What might "attention" have to do with Janie's kidnapping, as supposed by Janie?

10. Explain the contrast present between Janie's relationship with Reeve and Janie's relationship with her family.

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