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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of man does Rosicky find terrifying and horrible?
(a) A wealthy and smart man.
(b) A smart and ingenious man.
(c) A loud and harsh man.
(d) A dishonest and crafty man.

2. Rosicky thinks that town would be the place for one of his boys if they were what?
(a) Crooked and sharp.
(b) Smart and educated.
(c) Witty and wealthy.
(d) Tall and handsome.

3. What does Rudolph feel sorry about doing "this year"?
(a) Not growing enough corn.
(b) Selling his horse.
(c) Yelling at Rosicky.
(d) Getting married.

4. What action does Rosicky take when Rudolph flushes crimson and has a flash in his eye?
(a) He holds up a warning finger.
(b) He pounds the table.
(c) He yells at him.
(d) He stomps his foot.

5. Polly asks Rosicky to tell her about a city; which city is it?
(a) Paris.
(b) London.
(c) Chicago.
(d) New York.

6. Who says, "It just broke my heart to see you suffer so, Father"?
(a) Polly.
(b) Mary.
(c) Josephine.
(d) Rudolph.

7. When does the weather become very cold in Part 5?
(a) Christmas day.
(b) The day before Christmas.
(c) Thanksgiving day.
(d) The day before Thanksgiving.

8. What is Polly wearing when Rosicky comes to their home?
(a) Work overalls and an apron.
(b) An apron and a silk dress.
(c) A short-sleeved gingham dress.
(d) Slippers and a flannel nightgown.

9. Who says, "Town girls is used to more than country girls"?
(a) Polly.
(b) Rosicky.
(c) Mary.
(d) Rudolph.

10. What was Rosicky fond of because he began to have a family late in life?
(a) His farm.
(b) His wife.
(c) His animals.
(d) His boys.

11. What did Rosicky listen to on Christmas day in London?
(a) The birds chirping.
(b) The church bells ringing.
(c) The Christmas singers.
(d) The tailor's family sleeping.

12. Who puts the horses to the buggy-rake and takes up the thistles?
(a) Rosicky.
(b) Rudolph.
(c) Mary.
(d) Polly.

13. Which month is as bitter as February?
(a) January.
(b) May.
(c) April.
(d) March.

14. What does Rosicky want his boys to do after he is gone?
(a) He wants them to become factory workers.
(b) He wants them to become famous.
(c) He wants them to "be here" and to work his land.
(d) He wants them to all marry rich women.

15. How long ago had Rudolph gone to work in a factory in Omaha?
(a) One year.
(b) Four years.
(c) Three years.
(d) Two years.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Rosicky afraid will happen if Polly grows discontented?

2. When Rosicky cleans up the kitchen what does he put away?

3. What would a deep snow keep warm?

4. What does Rosicky ask Mary to do for him before she goes to feed the chickens?

5. Where did Rosicky suggest the family eat their supper when it was too hot?

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