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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 1, where does Jessie say her family lived before Clifton?
(a) Maryland.
(b) Pennslyvania.
(c) New York.
(d) Connecticut.

2. How many children are in Jessie's family?
(a) Six.
(b) Four.
(c) Five.
(d) Seven.

3. What does Ma tell Jessie to say she is doing after school at the end of Chapter 1?
(a) Visiting her grandmother.
(b) Looking for herbs.
(c) Helping her sister study.
(d) Going home to sleep.

4. Why does Ma suggest Jessie meet with Mr. Neely in Chapter 5?
(a) So she can find a good school to attend.
(b) So she has a place to stay.
(c) So he can help the residents of Clifton.
(d) So he can move back to Clifton.

5. Where does Ma take Jessie to talk about a dangerous task in Chapter 1?
(a) To the general store.
(b) To the side of the river.
(c) To a hidden rock.
(d) To the Benton's backyard.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 1, how does Jessie describe herself as compared to the other Clifton children?

2. In Chapter 1, why does Jessie say she is glad to not be a grown-up?

3. In Chapter 2, why doesn't Jessie throw her hairbrush at Hannah?

4. What does Jessie say is haunted in Clifton?

5. What did Ma do for a living before moving to Clifton?

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