View a FREE sample

This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What has Miranda been asked to do in one of the mystery notes?

2. What television show does Miranda's mother enjoy?

3. What did the person in #39 tell Miranda after the person was punched?

4. What does the shop owner give Colin, Miranda and Annemarie for payment?

5. Whose mother wants to appear on the show in #2?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is one of the things Miranda's mother would like to do with the money if she should win at the game show?

2. Explain Miranda's mother's situation regarding her job and personal life.

3. Who is the main character of WHEN YOU REACH ME?

4. What are the two notes that Miranda finds and why are they so unsettling for Miranda?

5. Describe Annemarie's father and the special attention he provides for his daughter.

6. What do Miranda and Richard do with Miranda's mother each evening?

7. What is the content of the mysterious notes and who is writing them?

8. Why is Miranda startled upon returning home from school one day?

9. Describe what happens when Miranda sees Sal get punched by a big boy on the street.

10. What does Miranda do when she encounters someone who frightens her?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Rebecca Stead is a master at dramatic devices. Choose an example of symbolism, metaphors, and irony, briefly describe them and identify the technique which they embody.

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast Miranda and Julia. Both girls had and have influence over Annemarie but have their hold on her in very different ways. Why are their differences classic examples of conflict in drama? What other similarities and dissimilarities are there between the two characters?

Essay Topic 3

Create a character study of Marcus. What are his physical characteristics? What are his motivations? What are his fears? What are his dreams? What else can you say about Marcus?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 836 words (approx. 3 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample