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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What color crepe paper is hung for Julie's birthday party?

2. What does Alex grab for protection after he packs up everything he can find in Harvey's place?

3. What does Julie fix for Bri when she returns home?

4. What is Bri holding when they find her?

5. How long had Harvey been dead when Alex found him?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Alex decide to move on a Wednesday?

2. What is one of the things that Alex dreams about when he is sick?

3. By December 5, what does Harvey want the boys to look for when they body shop?

4. What happened to Alex's radio?

5. How long was Alex sick?

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

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

8. What does Sister Rita tell Alex when he feels guilty about Bri's death?

9. How did Bri die?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In Chapter 9, Alex goes body shopping for the first time. Discuss body shopping and its importance.

Essay Topic 2

In Chapter 6, Alex and Julie are able to stretch their dwindling food supplies. Discuss how Alex and Julie are able to get enough food to survive.

Essay Topic 3

In Chapter 5, Bri is invited to live in a convent in upstate New York. Compare how Alex, Bri, and Julie feel about the invitation.

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