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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The sight of what instrument in her old childhood home causes her to be "blindsided by a memory" (61) of her mother?
(a) A ukulele.
(b) A xylophone.
(c) A violin.
(d) A piano.

2. Who leads the first press conference in an attempt to discover Girl's identity?
(a) Cal.
(b) Julia.
(c) Ellie.
(d) Earl.

3. Which character does Julia name as having taught her that she should avoid men who play games?
(a) Steven.
(b) Philip.
(c) Max.
(d) Cal.

4. What action does Alice take once she can reach her entire arm out the window in her new room?
(a) She smiles.
(b) She laughs.
(c) She howls.
(d) She faints.

5. How old does Max judge Girl to be after examining her?
(a) 12.
(b) 10.
(c) 8.
(d) 6.

6. In what field had Julia's last boyfriend Philip been employed?
(a) Science.
(b) Public relations.
(c) Journalism.
(d) Engineering.

7. Julia notes that Girl "appears to be terrified of" (96) objects with what two traits?
(a) Shiny and metal.
(b) High and tall.
(c) Prickly and pointy.
(d) Soft and silky.

8. What objects does Julia scrape against the floor, greatly frightening Alice in Chapter 9?
(a) The legs of her chair.
(b) Her fingernails.
(c) The plastic shovels.
(d) A broom and a mop.

9. What instrument had Ellie's father played?
(a) The guitar.
(b) The piano.
(c) The drums.
(d) The fiddle.

10. To what location is Alice moved once she has been sedated?
(a) Max's office.
(b) Ellie's house.
(c) The hospital.
(d) The community center.

11. How many dollars per hour is Julia said to make in her psychiatric practice?
(a) $75.
(b) $100.
(c) $50.
(d) $200.

12. What gesture does Alice use the first time she tries to communicate with Julia?
(a) She thumps her hand on an object.
(b) She waves at Julia.
(c) She crawls into Julia's lap and stares into her eyes.
(d) She points at Julia's ear.

13. About how old does Ellie judge Girl to be when she spies her in the top of a tree in Chief Sealth City Park?
(a) 4 or 5.
(b) 6 or 7.
(c) 8 or 9.
(d) 10 or 11.

14. How many pounds has Ellie's best female friend gained in the few years prior to the novel's opening?
(a) 30.
(b) 50.
(c) 10.
(d) 20.

15. How many children does Cal have?
(a) 4.
(b) 2.
(c) 3.
(d) 1.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ellie threaten to do to the local reporter if he publishes anything about Julia?

2. Julia fills one area of Alice's bedroom with how many potted plants?

3. In what state does Julia live when the narrative first begins?

4. Who radios Ellie to tell her to come to Chief Sealth City Park once she reaches Magnolia Street and sees nothing?

5. What is the name of the local reporter who works for the Gazette?

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