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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What does Miranda ask Marcus in Chapter 31?
2. How does Miranda feel about what happens to Julia in #93?
3. Which of the following is NOT one of the words in #153?
4. Who comes to Miranda's door in Chapter 43 to give her a kiss?
5. What shocks Miranda the morning after the sleepover?
Short Essay Questions
1. How do Miranda and her mother differ in their feelings about Miranda's mother marrying Richard?
2. How does the author use foreshadowing regarding Miranda's not telling Sal that he should no longer fear Marcus?
3. Why do Annemarie, Colin and Miranda all quit their jobs after they get them back?
4. When does Miranda finally understand what the writer of the notes meant when he said he was coming to save her friend?
5. What are some of the things that Julia does to annoy Miranda and Annemarie?
6. Why is Miranda so surprised and happy when Annemarie is still at her house the morning after a sleepover?
7. What does Miranda receive from Richard for Christmas and why does it frighten Miranda?
8. What is the significance of the third note which Miranda finds in her coat pocket?
9. Where does Miranda find the fourth and final note from the stranger and what questions remain for her?
10. What does Miranda see scratched into the mailbox after the homeless man saves Sal?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
The author begins the story in the present day and tells the story through a series of flashbacks. Why did she choose to tell her story this way? In what way is a flashback technique more interesting for a reader? In what ways is it more complicated?
Essay Topic 2
Create a character study of Miranda. What are her physical characteristics? What are her motivations? What are her fears? What are her dreams? What else can you say about Miranda?
Essay Topic 3
The author uses several instances of foreshadowing in the story. Explain what foreshadowing is and cite at least two examples making sure to explain what makes each an instance of foreshadowing.
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