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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. Who saves the person in #151?

2. Why does the sandwich shop owner ban the person in #129 from the shop?

3. What has someone left on Annemarie's doormat?

4. What does Miranda notice about Sal when she walks home from school behind him in Chapter 28?

5. What do Miranda, Colin and Annemarie do when they realize how the sandwich shop owner feels about Julia?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the Quack's reaction when he sees Marcus on the street?

2. Why is Miranda happy when Julia is thrown out of the sandwich shop again?

3. Why are Annemarie, Colin and Miranda fired from their jobs and what do they do to try to get them back?

4. How does Miranda react to Julia's assertiveness in this section?

5. How does the homeless man save Sal in Chapter 45?

6. Why does Miranda start calling Julia "Swiss Miss"?

7. How does Miranda learn about Annemarie's disease?

8. What happens after Miranda phones Annemarie on New Year's Day?

9. How does the author use foreshadowing regarding Miranda's not telling Sal that he should no longer fear Marcus?

10. When does Miranda finally understand what the writer of the notes meant when he said he was coming to save her friend?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the overall setting for the novel? Be sure to include geography, time period and any pertinent popular culture events. Why did Stead choose to use these places in the novel?

Essay Topic 2

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

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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