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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. What was Will's father's name?
(a) Dave.
(b) Mike.
(c) Rich.
(d) Frank.

2. How much money did Sergio's grandmother give him for his trip to Chicago?
(a) $10.
(b) $5.
(c) $30.
(d) $20.

3. In Shanksville, how long does winter last?
(a) December or January.
(b) January or February.
(c) February or March.
(d) March or April.

4. What type of cereal are Callie and Rooney arguing about on September 10?
(a) Froot Loops.
(b) Cocoa Puffs.
(c) Fruity Pebbles.
(d) Apple Jacks.

5. On September 11, 2001, what was the temperature?
(a) Indian-summer warm.
(b) Late-summer warm.
(c) 79 degrees.
(d) 80 degrees.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happened to the man in the car that Will's father tried to help?

2. How tall does Sergio think that his father is?

3. On September 10, what does Will's mother make for him to eat?

4. What does Paul bring Sergio on September 10?

5. How does Will think that Claire might have gotten to school on September 10?

Short Essay Questions

1. How has Will tried to help his mom after his father died?

2. What are Sergio and another boy doing at 7:46 a.m. on September 9?

3. Why did Sergio go to Chicago?

4. On September 10, why does Sergio's father stop by the apartment where Sergio lives with his grandmother?

5. On September 9, what does Sergio think that his grandmother is doing that morning?

6. When does the narrator say that September 11 stopped being perfect?

7. Why is Naheed and her family at the airport on September 9?

8. What does Sergio do when he decides to ride the subway?

9. Who is Naheed, and why do people stare at her?

10. Why does Sergio decide not to go to school on September 10?

(see the answer keys)

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