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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. During what month do the events of "Up on Boggins Heights" take place?
(a) December.
(b) March.
(c) November.
(d) October.

2. On what type of material had Wanda sketched designs for her 100 entries into the drawing contest?
(a) Cardboard.
(b) Wrapping paper.
(c) Newsprint.
(d) Tissue paper.

3. Everything about old man Svenson is said to be some shade of what color?
(a) Red.
(b) Orange.
(c) Gray.
(d) Yellow.

4. Maddie worries that guilt about her own role in Wanda's torment will keep her from enjoying future hikes with which character?
(a) Miss Mason.
(b) Cecile.
(c) Peggy.
(d) Jack.

5. What is NOT an action old man Svenson takes after he responds to the girls' question?
(a) He scratches his head.
(b) He shouts that the girls should never return.
(c) He mutters to himself.
(d) He walks up the hill.

Short Answer Questions

1. What adjective is used to describe old man Svenson's response to the girls' query about the Petronskis?

2. The narrator states at the end of the chapter entitled "The Contest" that "by the time" what kind of lesson begins, Maddie has "forgotten all about" (38) Wanda?

3. In what manner does Maddie destroy the note she had been writing to Peggy?

4. Some people in town claim that old man Svenson had once killed a man with what weapon?

5. Maddie believes that she will "never have the courage to" (34) take what action?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Maddie respond to Peggy's statement about Wanda's level of intelligence and what is the significance of her response?

2. What rumors exist in town about old man Svenson?

3. The children in Wanda's class are said to never think about Wanda at all except in cases when she takes part in what activity?

4. How does Maddie react to Miss Mason's comments about the mistreatment of Wanda and possibly Jake?

5. What major plot point occurs while the children in Room 13 are admiring the artwork of their fellow students?

6. What excuse does Peggy provide for the bad behavior to which she does admit and how does it shed further light on her character traits?

7. Describe Miss Mason's conclusions about the students in Room 13 in relation to bullying.

8. What plan of action does Maddie decide to take in "The Contest" before quickly discarding the idea?

9. In what month does the chapter entitled "Up on Boggins Heights" take place and what is the weather like?

10. What kinds of activities does Maddie worry that she will not enjoy anymore due to her guilt about the situation with Wanda?

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