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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 6, 7, 8 and 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Henley leave to Gertie in his will?
(a) All his money
(b) His copy of the Bible
(c) His favorite pocket knife
(d) Nothing

2. What does Gertie carve for Cassie on the walk to her parent's house?
(a) A small cat
(b) A small dog
(c) A small bird
(d) A small doll

3. Which word best describes how Gertie feels about affection attempts from her husband?
(a) Excited
(b) Relieved
(c) Uncomfortable
(d) Disgusted

4. Which of the following literary elements is not found in chapters six through nine?
(a) Conclusion
(b) Suspense
(c) Mini climax
(d) Mini plot

5. Why does Gertie leave many trees alone when she goes out for wood to make axe handles?
(a) To provide shade
(b) To let them grow straight
(c) To use later to build a barn
(d) To protect the property

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Clytie think Clovis has gone?

2. Which of the following is not something Gertie's mother talks about in the sitting room with Gertie?

3. Which word does Gertie use to describe the type of carving Gertie does not do?

4. Who does Gertie's mother say leads Henley into heathenism?

5. Why did Reuben cut the crooked cedar?

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