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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. Who is Jessica surprised to get a call from when she is in the hospital?
(a) Vanessa Steel.
(b) Gavin Vance.
(c) Her sister.
(d) Her math teacher.

2. What does Jessica want to do before she goes out for the first time since returning from the hospital?
(a) Comb her hair.
(b) Brush her teeth.
(c) Take a shower.
(d) Put on makeup.

3. Why does Fiona decline Jessica's mom’s offer to stay for dinner in Part II?
(a) She is not hungry.
(b) She has a curfew.
(c) She does not like her cooking.
(d) She needs to plan a celebration for Jessica’s return to school.

4. What is the name of the specialist who monitors Jessica?
(a) Hank.
(b) Harry.
(c) Heath.
(d) Hermon.

5. What is Rosa and Jessica’s main form of communication during math?
(a) Writing notes.
(b) Morse Code.
(c) Whispering.
(d) Sign language.

Short Answer Questions

1. What time does Sherlock wake Jessica up every morning?

2. How does Jessica feel when she arrives back at school for the first time and gets in her wheelchair?

3. Who calls in the morning in Part II asking if Jessica is ready to go to school?

4. Who spots Jessica in the parking lot and runs over to give her a hug when she is returning to school for the first time?

5. What has Jessica start overdoing soon after returning home from the hospital?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why can Jessica not help but stare at Fiona’s legs when she comes to visit her?

2. Why does Jessica feel self-conscious about her pants on her first day back at school?

3. Why is Jessica’s science teacher, Mr. Vedder, concerned about how her parents are doing?

4. Why is Jessica happy that she gets to sit next to Rosa?

5. Why does Jessica tell her mom that she does not need to stay overnight with her at the hospital?

6. What revelation does Jessica have about her family’s financial situation?

7. What is the significance of Jessica’s first running dream?

8. What does Jessica think about when she is in the shower?

9. Why does Jessica feel self-conscious when Ms. Rucker asks her if she is going to be sitting with Rosa?

10. For what reason does Jessica agree that she should at least try going back to school?

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