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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. How does David describe Amanda's clothing?
(a) Old.
(b) Strange.
(c) Dark.
(d) Bright.

2. Why does Amanda prefer a particular sibling?
(a) She is kind.
(b) She likes animals.
(c) He is her age.
(d) He doesn't talk.

3. Where do Amanda and David have their first long talk?
(a) The garden.
(b) The attic.
(c) The kitchen.
(d) The garage.

4. What kind of animal is Rolor?
(a) Crow.
(b) Salamandar.
(c) Rabbit.
(d) Magpie.

5. How old is David at the beginning of the book?
(a) 10.
(b) 11.
(c) 12.
(d) 13.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which sibling does Amanda prefer?

2. Why does David reset an alarm clock before the first ordeal?

3. How old are the twins at the beginning of the book?

4. What has to be avoided in the first ordeal?

5. How does Amanda ask David for help when she gets to the house?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the first ordeal?

2. What does Amanda say about her animals?

3. What happens after David and Amanda speak in the garage?

4. How is David motivated by his mother with his situation with Amanda?

5. How did David come to accept his father's new marriage?

6. What does Amanda realize about the Stanley children when she tests them?

7. Why is David seen as so mature for his age?

8. How did Esther get her nickname?

9. What angers David during the first ordeal?

10. Why does Jeff have to go away for a while?

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