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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Twenty-one - Twenty-two.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the rumor about why Love did not marry her ex-fiancé?
(a) He got her best friend pregnant.
(b) He beat her one night, and she left him.
(c) He joined the Union Army.
(d) He ran away with her mother.

2. Who recently passed away when the book begins?
(a) Aunt Lotta.
(b) Granny.
(c) Grandpa.
(d) Uncle Camp.

3. What is Will's dog's name?
(a) W.R.
(b) J.R.
(c) T.R.
(d) P.R.

4. What did Granny say to Grandpa when she woke up for a time while she was sick?
(a) Say your prayers.
(b) Clean your dishes.
(c) You need a haircut.
(d) Water the plants.

5. Why does Will think his grandfather's engagement is a good thing?
(a) Love needs a home and family.
(b) Love has always been very kind.
(c) Grandpa seems happier.
(d) Grandpa needs someone to look after him.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Will not enjoy being in the spotlight after escaping the train?

2. Why does Love agree to marry Grandpa so soon after Mattie's death?

3. How long has a special person to Will been dead when the book begins?

4. What did Grandpa have Will help him do after the wake for Granny?

5. Why does Mr. Blakeslee say he is getting married?

(see the answer key)

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