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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After they move, what does Sal's father do for a living?
(a) Works as a mechanic.
(b) Sells farm machinery.
(c) Works as a cashier.
(d) Sells sewing machines.

2. On what day of their trip do Sal and her grandparents reach Mount Rushmore?
(a) The fifth day.
(b) The sixth day.
(c) The third day.
(d) The second day.

3. What did Mr. Birkway ask everyone to do in 15 seconds?
(a) Find Egypt on the map.
(b) Name three authors.
(c) Write a paragraph.
(d) Draw something.

4. Why does Phoebe refuse her mother's brownie?
(a) She just had a snack.
(b) She thinks she is too fat.
(c) She doesn't like her mother's baking.
(d) She isn't hungry.

5. In what event does Mary Lou's family participate at the school sports day?
(a) Egg throw.
(b) Badminton.
(c) Three-legged race.
(d) Volleyball.

6. How long did Gramps follow Gram before asking her father for permission to marry her?
(a) 2 days.
(b) 22 weeks.
(c) 22 days.
(d) 2 months.

7. What does Phoebe lecture the Finneys about?
(a) Household safety.
(b) High blood pressure.
(c) Fat.
(d) Cholesterol.

8. What do Phoebe and Sal have for dinner at the Finney's house?
(a) Fried chicken.
(b) Spaghetti.
(c) Tuna noodle casserole.
(d) Meatloaf.

9. How does Ben react to the poem that Mr. Birkway reads in class?
(a) He says that it is boring.
(b) He say it is terrifying.
(c) He says that it is murder.
(d) He says that the man died naturally.

10. How do Sal and her grandparents react to seeing Mount Rushmore?
(a) They are disappointed.
(b) They want to explore the landmark for hours.
(c) They are angry.
(d) They are in awe.

11. What flower does Sal's father leave at her place at the table?
(a) Black-eyed Susan.
(b) Rose.
(c) Daisy.
(d) Forget-me-not.

12. Whom did Mrs. Winterbottom call to let her family know she was okay?
(a) Mr. Birkway.
(b) Mr. Winterbottom.
(c) Margaret.
(d) Prudence.

13. The day her mother made brownies, where was Prudence prior to returning home?
(a) Cheerleading tryouts.
(b) A date.
(c) The movies.
(d) The library.

14. At what site do Sal and her Gram stop after they leave Madison?
(a) Museum of Woodcarving.
(b) Rhinelander Logging Museum.
(c) House on the Rock.
(d) The Wisconsin Dells.

15. How does Phoebe react to the poem that Mr. Birkway reads in class?
(a) She says that the man died naturally.
(b) She says that it is boring.
(c) She says that it is murder.
(d) She say it is terrifying.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Sal's father let her go on the trip with her grandparents?

2. The first day of school after her mother left, Phoebe's expression was?

3. On Saturday, the girls notice Mrs. Cadaver doing what?

4. How does Sal feel right after her mother leaves?

5. How would Phoebe's family best be described?

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