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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. Who found Jem's mother's body when she died?
(a) A neighbor.
(b) The police.
(c) Her brother.
(d) Jem.

2. When does Jem see the dates?
(a) When the death will affect her.
(b) When the date is near.
(c) When she says a chant in her head.
(d) When she looks people in the eye.

3. How does the man with the near death date die?
(a) He has a heart attack.
(b) He chokes.
(c) He is hit by a car.
(d) He is mugged.

4. Why does Jem say she and Spider can't have a real fight?
(a) They are having too much fun.
(b) They can't be mad at each other.
(c) They are too dependent.
(d) They are in love.

5. What is the first compliment Terry gives Jem?
(a) She has a special gift.
(b) She has pretty hair.
(c) She is very smart.
(d) She has a nice smile.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long has Jem been walking when she asks for a rest?

2. What does a woman with a car accidentally give Jem to eat?

3. Who helps Jem fix her hair?

4. Why does Jem choose to not tell Spider his death date?

5. Why does Jem cut her hair?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Jem so hesitant to become friends with Terry?

2. What illegal activity is Spider involved in?

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

4. What makes the moment so awkward after Jem and Spider make love?

5. What does Val realize when Jem refuses to say she will take care of Spider?

6. Why does Jem stop Spider from getting food in the wild?

7. Why does Jem carry guilt about the explosion?

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

9. What does Jem tell Mr. McNulty she wants to be when she grows up?

10. How are Jem and Spider forced to leave the stolen car?

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