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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. What kind of berries do Maddie and her hiking partner reportedly like to gather?
(a) Strawberries.
(b) Bayberries.
(c) Blackberries.
(d) Raspberries.

2. Maddie and Peggy are "among the first to" (44) take what action after the contest winners are announced?
(a) To choose cupcakes.
(b) To take one of the drawings off the wall.
(c) To notice Wanda's absence.
(d) To reach the blackboard so they may view the drawings.

3. What action do Peggy and Maddie take just after their encounter with old man Svenson?
(a) They laugh.
(b) They call Peggy's mother.
(c) They pet old man Svenson's cat.
(d) They run down the hill.

4. Maddie believes that she will "never have the courage to" (34) take what action?
(a) To tell Peggy that they should stop bullying Wanda.
(b) To write a letter of apology to Wanda.
(c) To approach Wanda's father.
(d) To tell Miss Mason that Wanda has been bullied.

5. On the day of the contest's end, "the monitor from the principal's office" (45) brings a letter addressed to Miss Mason from which character?
(a) Jake.
(b) Wanda's mother.
(c) Wanda.
(d) Wanda's father.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Maddie ultimately decide about Peggy's statement regarding who deserves the credit for Wanda's win?

2. What object are Maddie and Peggy still carrying when they briefly enter the Petronskis' former home?

3. On what kind of assignment is Maddie working at the start of the chapter entitled "The Contest"?

4. Which character is expected by other members of the class to earn a medal in the drawing contest for Room 13?

5. Which party is NOT mentioned among Maddie's list of people who may provide answers about Wanda's whereabouts?

Short Essay Questions

1. What reasons does Wanda's father provide for relocating his family to the "big city" (45)?

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

3. In an effort to absolve herself of any guilt in the matter, what does Peggy claim not to have done to Wanda?

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

5. What message is being sent about courage in the chapter entitled "The Contest"?

6. From what sources does Maddie hope to glean information about Wanda's new address?

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

8. What promise does Maddie make to herself near the end of the chapter entitled "Up on Boggins Heights"?

9. What connection does Maddie draw between Wanda's former house and Wanda's one blue dress?

10. Describe the official contest held in Room 13 and name of the girl who is expected to win.

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