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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Simon's mother say he had to leave behind?
(a) His black widow spider.
(b) His snakes.
(c) His rats.
(d) His mice.

2. What does Mallory grab on Jared?
(a) His pants.
(b) His shoulder.
(c) His shirt.
(d) His belt.

3. What inside the wall make Mallory angry?
(a) A doll's head.
(b) Her fencing gloves.
(c) Her favorite scarf.
(d) Her fencing medal was in the wall.

4. Why does Mrs. Grace come downstairs?
(a) Jared made too much noise.
(b) She was thirsty.
(c) She forgot her purse.
(d) She saw the light on.

5. What does the book store clerk tell Holly?
(a) They have run out of books.
(b) He has a letter for Holly and Tony.
(c) They have fifty more fans who want her signature.
(d) There are no more fans wanting signed books.

6. What was the Graces' previous home?
(a) A ranch style house.
(b) A modern beachhome.
(c) A farm.
(d) A small apartment.

7. What did Jared see when he sat up after he was awoken?
(a) A white owl on the window sill.
(b) Simon standing by the window.
(c) A mouse running across the floor.
(d) A figure dressed in white.

8. What was the first line of the poem on the paper about?
(a) Ships sailing at night.
(b) The full moon.
(c) Lucinda.
(d) A man's torso.

9. Where does Mallory tell her mother Jared must be?
(a) In the living room.
(b) In bed asleep.
(c) In the bathroom.
(d) Out in the yard.

10. What does Simon say to Jared when they are back in their bedroom?
(a) He believes Jared is in big trouble.
(b) He thinks Jared should get a pet.
(c) He believes Jared about the note.
(d) He thinks Jared is crazy.

11. How was the package that came to Holly's door bound?
(a) With packing tape and Easter seals.
(b) With brown paper and string.
(c) With a red ribbon.
(d) With black duct tape.

12. What is the result of the dangerous bedrooms?
(a) Jared has a smaller bedroom than Simon or Mallory.
(b) Mallory has to sleep downstairs.
(c) Their mother has to sleep downstairs.
(d) Jared and Simon have to share a bedroom.

13. What happens when Jared jumps from what he sees?
(a) His candle goes out.
(b) He knocks over the glasses.
(c) He sits down.
(d) He trips on the desk chair.

14. What kind of wallpaper was in some of the house?
(a) Wallpaper with letters written on it.
(b) Bright red and black striped wallpaper.
(c) Brocaded gold wallpaper.
(d) The wallpaper had all peeled off.

15. What does Jared's mother say she is going to do if she finds the children wandering the house again?
(a) Put them on restriction.
(b) Lock them in their rooms.
(c) Make them clean the yard.
(d) Cut off the television for a week.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of books does Jared see in the library?

2. What does Mrs. Grace think Jared and Mallory are doing in the kitchen?

3. What startled Jared awake the first night?

4. What was the only piece of furniture in the dining room?

5. What does Mrs. Grace tell Mallory to do?

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