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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On what side of the nest does Mr. Grouch sleep?
(a) The hard flat side
(b) The cushioned side
(c) The dry side
(d) The side where the babies are

2. To what strange place does Mrs. Grouch move her children?
(a) The bathroom
(b) Jerome's oven
(c) Jerome's bed
(d) The cupboard

3. After coffee and a smoke, Ben tells Jerome...
(a) He has to leave for school
(b) He wants to be part of the circus
(c) Thanks for watching his sister
(d) He will help him any time

4. Emma saves an orphaned deer from being killed by...
(a) Strong Heart
(b) Raccoons
(c) Roger Donald
(d) A cougar

5. Who is Ben Eppy?
(a) The Eppys' youngest son
(b) Emma's brother in law
(c) Emma's father
(d) An uncle to Emma

6. What does Jerome regret about the people he encountered in his work?
(a) They were unable to talk with him
(b) They were not pleased with his work
(c) They were sad and he was unable to comfort them
(d) He has not stayed in touch with them

7. The Eppy house was located...
(a) In a pasture below the mountains
(b) In a grove of redwoods
(c) Closer to town
(d) In the local suburbs

8. The cabin smells so bad, that Jerome decides to...
(a) Wash everything down
(b) Burn a fire inside
(c) Go into town
(d) Camp out for a while

9. Why does Emma Lou dislike the other neighbor, Donald?
(a) His dog kills wildlife
(b) He is cold to Jerome Kildee
(c) He is mean and aggressive
(d) He does not respect women

10. Another food source for the skunks is...
(a) Rats
(b) Butterflies
(c) Baby raccoons
(d) Rodents

11. The Eppys like to have...
(a) Heavy suppers
(b) Light meals
(c) Tea
(d) Brunch

12. What appeals to Jerome about Emma?
(a) She is not a typical girl
(b) Her laugh
(c) Her demure nature
(d) Her red hair

13. Jerome secretly assumes that the Eppy family has...
(a) Too many children
(b) Been poaching deer
(c) A criminal background
(d) Many hounds for hunting

14. By chewing up his letters, what do the mice accomplish for Jerome?
(a) He does not have to burn them now
(b) He no longer needs to think about the past
(c) They provide warmth
(d) They clean out the box under his bed for him

15. What made Emma Lou finally decide to go to Jerome's door?
(a) She liked the look of his front window
(b) Her anger gave her the courage to go
(c) He smiled at her in the post office
(d) He invited her for lunch

Short Answer Questions

1. How do Mr. and Mrs. Grouch respond to Jerome's talking?

2. What characteristic makes Jerome Kildee want to live in the middle of the forest?

3. Why does Jerome check his fireplace before lighting a fire?

4. Jerome thinks that Old Grouch is...

5. What does Emma Lou use for a weapon?

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