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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 does Jem see explode?
(a) The Eye of London.
(b) A house.
(c) Some packages.
(d) A bus.

2. Who is Karen?
(a) A nun.
(b) A foster mother.
(c) A counsellor.
(d) A teacher.

3. What does Spider think of Jem's haircut?
(a) It is pretty.
(b) It is cool.
(c) It is manly.
(d) It is ugly.

4. Whose house is the party held at?
(a) Val's.
(b) Baz's.
(c) McNulty's.
(d) Spencer's.

5. Where is Jem's favorite haunt?
(a) Behind the school.
(b) Her basement.
(c) In an alley.
(d) Near the canal.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Jem used to present the numbers she saw to her mother?

2. What does Spider get upset with Jem for not bringing on their trip?

3. Why does Jem tell Spider about her power?

4. Why does Jem say she never wants to be a mother?

5. What makes Jem think she and Spider are meant to be friends?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Jem not take up the offer of the woman in town who knows she is a run away?

2. What does Jem see on the newspaper when eating in town?

3. Why does Jem feel partially guilty about her mother's death?

4. How does Jem know Spider is involved in something illegal?

5. What does Val say when she first meets Jem?

6. What mistake does Jem make while buying a map?

7. Why does Spider steal a car to get out of the city?

8. How does Spider calm Jem's fears about the cows?

9. What does Spider want to do after stealing a car?

10. Who is Cyril, and how does Jem learn about him?

(see the answer keys)

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