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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. Why does Nyle learn to cook?
(a) Gran tells her that cooking is her job.
(b) She loves food.
(c) She likes the idea of being able to invite friends over for a meal she fixes.
(d) She doesn't like Gran's cooking.

2. As Nyle is taking wood into her house, what does she spy?
(a) The puppy chasing a cat.
(b) A sheep that must have gotten out of the pasture.
(c) A robin on the chimney.
(d) Someone in the driveway.

3. After Ezra leaves the kitchen, what does Nyle do?
(a) Cries.
(b) Reads his paper.
(c) Goes to check on the sheep.
(d) Goes to feed Shep.

4. Why is Nyle nervous?
(a) She hasn't told anyone about her new boyfriend, Ezra.
(b) She is wondering if George will think Ezra is her boyfriend.
(c) She's afraid of what others will say when they see the Trents.
(d) She hopes Gran doesn't say anything embarrassing.

5. What does Nyle wear in order to walk around the farm?
(a) A mask.
(b) Protective clothing and mask.
(c) Nothing; the farm is safe.
(d) Protective clothing, though she doesn't need a mask.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Ezra and Nyle feel as they walk back to the house?

2. What do Gran, Miriam, Ezra and Nyle decide to do?

3. Where does Nyle sit?

4. What does Nyle do when the two arrive at school?

5. About what does Nyle sigh?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do you think Nyle and Ezra are awkward with each other when put in a position that it seems they must acknowledge something about their relationship?

2. How does Ezra respond to the sirens they hear, and why do you think he reacts the way he does?

3. How does Nyle and Gran's discussion about the Trent's future show Nyle's continued maturing?

4. Describe Muncie's reaction to Nyle wanting to sit next to her on the bus.

5. What is a theme that appears in this chapter, which has appeared in previous chapters and give an example of how the theme is illustrated.

6. What is ironic about Nyle's response to Ezra's announcement about school?

7. Describe the altercation between Ripley and the three friends.

8. How does Nyle wisely help Ezra feel comfortable in her room?

9. What do you think indicates Ezra's change of feelings towards Nyle from a stranger to a friend, and perhaps even more? How does this contrast to Nyle's statement in chapter 13?

10. What are signs of Ezra's improvement?

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