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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What subject does the stranger not study in his effort to learn about the family who doesn't age?
(a) Philosophy.
(b) Medicine.
(c) Metaphysics.
(d) Sociology.

2. In what room do the Fosters hear the stranger's story of Winnie's abduction?
(a) In the kitchen .
(b) At the front door.
(c) In the parlor.
(d) In Winnie's room.

3. Where does the stranger put his hat while he talks to the Fosters?
(a) On the table.
(b) On his knee.
(c) On a peg by the door.
(d) On the back of the chair.

4. What is Tuck wearing when he comes in to check on Winnie?
(a) Overalls.
(b) A pair of pants a a tee shirt.
(c) A green robe.
(d) A long white nightshirt.

5. What does the constable say about the kidnapping charges against the Tucks?
(a) That they will all be charged except the youngest, Jesse.
(b) That they will all be charged and hanged.
(c) That they won't be charged because the murder charge is more important.
(d) That they wont' be charged because Winnie says she went willingly.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the man say he plans to do with the water?

2. What color is the dragonfly that darts near the rowboat while Winnie and Miles are fishing?

3. What does Winnie do when Miles catches a fish?

4. What is it that makes Winnie pick up the toad?

5. Why does Winnie say the entire escapade is difficult for her family?

Short Essay Questions

1. What questions does the constable ask in an effort to get a conversation going during the trip to the Tucks' house?

2. What is the weather like on the day before Winnie is to take Mae's place in jail?

3. Winnie wishes that the man would die, but then that he would live. Why is she torn on this point?

4. How is Winnie treated by her family the day after her return?

5. What is it about the mosquito that makes Winnie suddenly decide to keep the secret of the spring?

6. How has Winnie's attitude about the Tucks changed as she eats breakfast with them?

7. What does Miles say he wants to do with his life and why is that different from the attitudes of Jesse and Tuck?

8. What is the advantage Winnie gains from the situation at the jail with regard to children her own age?

9. What are the conditions of the trade the stranger proposes?

10. What does Winnie realize about sneaking out of the house?

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