Running Out of Time Questions

Who had a fake identity in the story?

• Mr. Neeley

• Miles Clifton

• Frank Lyle

• Mr. Smythe

What was not in pack Ma made for Jessie?

• money

• loaves of bread

• beef jerky

• crackers

• letter from Ma

How does Mrs. Tyndale help Jessie?

• She drives her to the Capitol Building

• She gives her money

• She explains a news conference

• Directions to downtown

What did Jessie order at KFC?

• Lemonade

• Cheeseburger

• French Fries

• Coke

What was one of the names of the news conference men?

• Billy

• Bob

• Frank

• Joe

What happened to Jessie after the news conference?

• She got to eat at KFC

• She was taken back to Clifton

• She fainted

• She was taken to a hospital

What color shirt was Ma wearing when she visits Jessie in the hospital?

• Purple

• Pink

• White

• Gray

What job does Pa have in Clifton?

• Baker

• Doctor

• Blacksmith

• Teacher

Who is Mrs. Spurning?

• Teacher

• News Reporter

• Bus Rider

• Tour Guide

Why was Clifton Village set up by Miles Clifton?

• To create a tourist site

• To allow families to live more simply

• To conduct a gene pool experiment

• To make money