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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. Which saint does Alex say must be very busy interceding for everyone who's praying?
(a) St. Rafael.
(b) St. Francis.
(c) St. Christopher.
(d) St. Jude.

2. Where is Alex's father when the moon is hit?
(a) Cuba.
(b) Puerto Rico.
(c) Queens.
(d) Bronx.

3. Which teacher will teach science at St. Vincent de Paul?
(a) Mr. Kim.
(b) Mr. Bello.
(c) Mr. Martin.
(d) Mr. James.

4. By August, how many Catholic hospitals are open in New York City?
(a) 3.
(b) 2.
(c) 1.
(d) None.

5. In Chapter 7, what does Alex hope will be in the bags of food that are distributed?
(a) Meat.
(b) Cereal.
(c) Milk.
(d) Macaroni and cheese.

Short Answer Questions

1. When do the vegetables in Julie's garden die?

2. How many people are waiting in line for the bus when Alex arrives?

3. What time does Alex get up on July 1?

4. Where was Chris's sister when the disaster occurred?

5. What group of students begin to sniffle at the beginning of school in Chapter 3?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Alex learn about the situation in New York from the television news stations?

2. Where do Alex and Julie get food to replace their dwindling supplies?

3. Why does Chris give Alex his father's business card?

4. What is Briana's schedule at the farm?

5. Who is the new headmaster for Alex's school after the disaster?

6. Why does Kevin take vodka rather than food for the items he collects body shopping?

7. What advice does Sister Rita give Alex?

8. Why is Alex's father gone at the time the novel opens?

9. Why is it so important for Alex and Julie to get to Morse before eight?

10. What will determine if Alex is able to attend Georgetown?

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