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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Lisa's story, what is the idea the little boy has to make their lives better?
(a) To move away.
(b) To reopen the candle factory.
(c) To smile at everyone they meet.
(d) To gather all the children into a single building.

2. Where does Lisa put the watch after she checks the time?
(a) On the table
(b) In her sack.
(c) On her wrist.
(d) In her coat pocket.

3. Which of the following are among the things Lisa has for them to eat at the campfire?
(a) Fresh fruit.
(b) Oatmeal cookies.
(c) Marshmallows.
(d) Dill pickles.

4. What does Todd have in his pocket when he returns from digging worms?
(a) Nothing.
(b) A candy bar.
(c) Worms.
(d) Fishing line.

5. What does Lisa cook for their dinner?
(a) Macaroni and cheese.
(b) A TV dinner.
(c) Soup.
(d) Spaghetti.

6. Why does Charlie say he helped the gang steal food from Lisa?
(a) He wants to be cool .
(b) He was too lazy to go look for food on his own.
(c) He thought it was the only way he could get food.
(d) He didn't want the other boys to call him chicken.

7. Where does Lisa tell the children to go for a campfire after she sends Tom Logan away?
(a) Lake Ellyn.
(b) The old school.
(c) The Jewel warehouse.
(d) Craig's house.

8. What is the sound Lisa rigs up to be an alarm in case of intruders?
(a) Tin cans falling.
(b) A dog howling.
(c) The blowing of a trumped.
(d) A car horn blowing.

9. Who is the first person to set off one of the alarms Lisa and Todd rig up?
(a) Lisa.
(b) Craig.
(c) Todd.
(d) Charlie.

10. What is the snack Lisa is going to serve to the children who attend the meeting?
(a) S'mores.
(b) Hot dogs.
(c) Chocolate bars.
(d) Popcorn.

11. What kind of crops are growing in the fields of the first farm where Lisa stops?
(a) Wheat.
(b) Beans.
(c) Turnips.
(d) There aren't any crops.

12. Why does Todd no longer want to be called "Toddy-boy?"
(a) It makes him think of his mother.
(b) He wants to use his middle name.
(c) Some of the girls made fun of it.
(d) He's too big for the nickname.

13. What is the alarm sound for Craig's house?
(a) A whistle.
(b) A shot from a gun.
(c) A firecracker.
(d) A cowbell.

14. What does Jill Jansen say when Lisa encounters her?
(a) What's in the bag?
(b) I need food for my sisters!
(c) Do you have enough food to share?
(d) Do you want to play?

15. How old is Lisa?
(a) Thirteen.
(b) Ten.
(c) Eight.
(d) Twelve.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do the children plan to get guns and ammunition for their home defense plan?

2. In the letter Lisa finds, what does the man say he's sorry for?

3. What does Lisa say she had been doing a few weeks ago?

4. What does Lisa see that makes her start to drive away from the warehouse without looking inside?

5. What do the children use to create a barrier around the houses?

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