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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 3-5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What disease is affecting the children of Clifton?
(a) Measles.
(b) Polio.
(c) Yellow fever.
(d) Diphtheria.

2. What does Ma say Mr. Clifton would miss too much if he lived in Clifton?
(a) His wife.
(b) His food.
(c) His limos.
(d) His money.

3. In Chapter 1, why won't Jessie's mother let her see Betsy?
(a) Because Betsy is sleeping.
(b) Because Betsy is angry.
(c) Because Betsy is sick.
(d) Because she isn't sure where Betsy is.

4. In Chapter 2, what is Hannah most worried about?
(a) Getting dressed.
(b) Chores.
(c) Eating.
(d) Going to school.

5. In Chapter 1, how does Jessie describe herself as compared to the other Clifton children?
(a) Stronger.
(b) Taller.
(c) Smarter.
(d) Braver.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Jessie say people waited until night to get sick in her village?

2. What does Jessie's mom say her other children could sleep through?

3. What year does Ma tell Jessie it really is?

4. In Chapter 5, what does Ma show Jessie in her bag?

5. How does Jessie end up escaping from Clifton?

(see the answer key)

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