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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What day of the week is it on September 9, 2001?

3. How many students from New York State were honored for their scores on a math test?

4. How old was Naheed when she first started wearing the hijab?

5. Who is Nasheed waiting for at O'Hare?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. On September 9, why is Aimee sad?

3. How did Will's father die?

4. Why is it a relief at lunch on September 10 when Will's friends help themselves to his food?

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

6. Why did Aimee and her parents move to Los Angeles?

7. What experiment does Naheed suggest that she and Eliza use to test a hypothesis on September 10?

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

9. Why is Aimee late starting at her new school?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

On September 10, Sergio, Naheed, Aimee, and Will have challenges they are struggling with. What challenges are the four kids struggling with? Why do their challenges make it difficult to concentrate on school?

Essay Topic 2

Cliffhangers are a literary device that leaves readers wondering what will happen next? How does the author use cliffhangers in the novel? How do cliffhangers create suspense?

Essay Topic 3

Will and his family take a trip to Disney World. What does his sister want to do after a ride? What does Will tell her? Why does he tell her "Life doesn't work that way, not even in the Magic Kingdom"? What does he mean by that statement?

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