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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, Part 2 (pages 143-156).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The hermit whose tooth Howard pulls is described in Chapter 1 as living in the woods by what river?
(a) The Penobscot River.
(b) The Arkansas River.
(c) The Ohio River.
(d) The Colorado River.

2. Who are the neighbors that Howard goes to in order to borrow a horse to look for George after he's run away in Chapter 2?
(a) The Montgomery's.
(b) The Wilsons.
(c) The Levansellers.
(d) The Newcastles.

3. What name has Joe given to the bearskin rug in the Crosby home?
(a) Patches.
(b) Billy.
(c) Ursula.
(d) Wilson.

4. What are the names of George's two daughters?
(a) Claire and Betsy.
(b) Mary and Anna.
(c) Wilma and Grace.
(d) Kathleen and Emily.

5. Whose neighboring corn field does Howard pass through as he looks for his father in the woods in Chapter 3?
(a) The Petersons' corn field.
(b) The Gaspars' corn field.
(c) The Williams' corn field.
(d) The Andrews' corn field.

Short Answer Questions

1. For how long does Howard's mother insist he not speak in order for his tongue to heal after his first seizure in Chapter 3?

2. What ailment has Marjorie suffered from all of her life?

3. What game do George and Ray regularly play in the Morrells' old curing shed?

4. Where is the hospital located that Kathleen has gotten a pamphlet for in Chapter 2?

5. How far is the walk from George's house to the doctor's house in Chapter 2?

(see the answer key)

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