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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Hollis say when Josie gives her the wooden figure she carved of Hollis?
(a) It's the best gift she ever got.
(b) It is smaller than she thought it would be.
(c) It still needs a little work.
(d) It doesn't look like a mountain of trouble.

2. Why is the girl in Hollis' Thirteenth Picture, the Conference Room not Hollis?
(a) The girl has red hair.
(b) The girl has braces.
(c) The girl is wearing glasses.
(d) The girl is laughing.

3. Why is Steven happier than he has been all Summer?
(a) He got his motorbike running.
(b) The Regans tell Hollis she belongs with them.
(c) He got a new Summer job.
(d) He is in love.

4. Who was the person Hollis ran away from two weeks after what happened in Branches?
(a) The Mustard Woman.
(b) The Brick Man.
(c) The Lemon Lady.
(d) The Stucco Woman.

5. What does Hollis do to temporarily fix the broken window in the kitchen?
(a) Covers it with cardboard.
(b) Covers it with a towel.
(c) Covers it with a framed painting.
(d) Covers it with a trash bag.

6. Who is hugging Hollis in her drawing, End of Summer?
(a) The Mustard Woman.
(b) Josie.
(c) The Old Man.
(d) Steven.

7. What does Hollis go outside to get to decorate for Christmas in Chapter 13?
(a) Rose hip branches.
(b) Birds nests.
(c) Holly branches.
(d) Evergreen branches.

8. What does the Old Man do as the rescue workers bring Steven down the mountain?
(a) He paces and cries.
(b) He clenches his jaw.
(c) He fights back tears.
(d) He hikes up the mountain to help.

9. How can Hollis tell that Josie is homesick?
(a) She stares out the window a long time.
(b) Her eyes tear up while singing carols.
(c) She sighs heavily.
(d) She talks about Beatrice.

10. How long will Hollis and Josie be able to stay in the Summer house?
(a) Just Summer and Fall.
(b) Just the Winter and Spring.
(c) Just for the Winter.
(d) Just for Autumn and Winter.

11. What does Hollis notice still hanging on the guestroom wall?
(a) A painting of Izzy.
(b) A picture of flowers.
(c) Her drawing of Old Man's Mountain.
(d) A picture of her.

12. How does Josie feel while listening to the Christmas music?
(a) Sad.
(b) Joyful.
(c) Anxious.
(d) Frightened.

13. What day is it in Chapter 12?
(a) Christmas Day.
(b) New Year's Eve.
(c) New Year's Day.
(d) Christmas Eve.

14. What has Hollis done in the house the last few days?
(a) Hung pictures on the walls.
(b) Baked Christmas cookies.
(c) Watched television.
(d) Played in the snow.

15. Josie says that she wishes Hollis could ______________________.
(a) call Beatrice.
(b) learn to drive.
(c) take her back home.
(d) see herself like Josie sees her.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Steven ask Hollis if she will do with him next Summer?

2. What do Josie and Hollis make for Christmas Eve dinner?

3. Why does Hollis leave the Regans' home the day after the accident?

4. What does Hollis tell Josie about why they must hurry and leave for their adventure?

5. What does Hollis decide to give to Josie as a Christmas gift?

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