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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Shayla's best friend?
(a) Jessica.
(b) Ashley.
(c) Maria.
(d) Anna.

2. For what kind of company did Claudia's father drive trucks?
(a) A lumber company.
(b) A car factory.
(c) A brick factory.
(d) An ammunitions factory.

3. Who was the secretary at Claudia's school in November: "The Before"?
(a) Ms. Clark.
(b) Ms. Paul.
(c) Ms. Valente.
(d) Ms. Moser.

4. What river does Claudia describe crossing over the bridge after leaving the airport in September: "The Before"?
(a) The Colorado River.
(b) The Klamath River.
(c) The Anacostia River.
(d) The Trinity River.

5. Why does Claudia struggle with her schoolwork?
(a) Because she is dyslexic.
(b) Because she has attention deficit disorder.
(c) Because she is autistic.
(d) Because she is abused at home.

6. At what school did Claudia's mother drop her off in September: "The Before"?
(a) Warren Kent Charter School.
(b) Goza Junior High School.
(c) Westchester Park Elementary School.
(d) Anderson High School.

7. Who sings the song "All I Ask" that Claudia was to dance to for her first solo in November: "The After"?
(a) Madonna.
(b) Tina Turner.
(c) Beyonce.
(d) Adele.

8. Near what city did Claudia's mom and dad meet at a truck stop?
(a) Knoxville.
(b) Little Rock.
(c) Dallas.
(d) Atlanta.

9. Who did Claudia say her mother had hired as a tutor for her in her letter in December: "The After"?
(a) Ms. Paul.
(b) Ms. Walker.
(c) Ms. Charles.
(d) Ms. Moser.

10. Since what grade had Monday been Claudia's best friend?
(a) Second grade.
(b) First grade.
(c) Third grade.
(d) Fourth grade.

11. What is the name of Claudia's father?
(a) Roger.
(b) Gerald.
(c) James.
(d) Michael.

12. What is the name of the dance school that Claudia attended?
(a) The Titans Dance School for Girls.
(b) The Manis Dance School for Girls.
(c) The Burris Dance School for Girls.
(d) The Henderson Dance School for Girls.

13. What were Monday and Claudia's mother watching on television in the morning in December: "Two Years Before the Before"?
(a) Dance Party.
(b) How the Grinch Stole Christmas.
(c) Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.
(d) The Simpsons.

14. What was the number of Monday's house?
(a) 142.
(b) 312.
(c) 534.
(d) 804.

15. Where did Michael say his father had gone in December: "The After"?
(a) Missouri.
(b) Texas.
(c) Dubai.
(d) London.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Claudia describe going to celebrate after she was moved up to Group Five in jazz in October: "The After"?

2. Who was to be Claudia's homeroom and first-period teacher in September: "The Before"?

3. Who is Michael's maternal grandmother?

4. By what nickname does Claudia's mother frequently call her throughout the narrative?

5. What is the name of Claudia's mother?

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