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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. When did Alex's family move to a DRU?
(a) Before Christmas.
(b) After Christmas.
(c) After Thanksgiving.
(d) Before Thanksgiving.

2. What type of cereal does Harvey give Alex when Alex trades in his father's scotch and beer?
(a) Cheerios.
(b) Trix.
(c) Wheaties.
(d) Cocoa Puffs.

3. When Alex is sick and dreaming, who does he think is standing next to his borthe Carlos sobbing hysterically?
(a) Bri.
(b) Mami.
(c) Aunt Lorraine.
(d) Julie.

4. When will the next convoy be?
(a) December 26.
(b) January 10.
(c) December 15.
(d) January 5.

5. How many stories tall is Alex's apartment building?
(a) 14.
(b) 12.
(c) 15.
(d) 16.

Short Answer Questions

1. At what street is it no longer possible to use the sled?

2. What does Harvey give Alex in exchange for a diamond ring and a gun?

3. How cold does Alex believe it gets in the day time after they lose heat in their apartment?

4. On September 16, what one item does Harvey refuse to trade for food?

5. What does Alex miss the most since the disaster?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where do Kevin's family live and what are the conditions like there?

2. Why aren't Alex and his sisters able to get out of New York City on the convoy?

3. If the next convoy leaves December 26, why won't Alex be allowed to go?

4. What do Alex and Julie do before they go to look for Bri on the 27th?

5. Why can't Alex get into other apartments than the ones that he has keys for?

6. How does Kevin die?

7. Why does Kevin get his mother vodka?

8. How did Alex's sisters get him to take aspirin?

9. What do Alex and Julie think has happened to Bri?

10. What does Harvey propose to help Alex get out of New York?

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