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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Woodcutter.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Eldon say the silo is filled with corn?
(a) For seed the coming spring.
(b) For food during the winter.
(c) For marketing.
(d) For feeding the cows.

2. Why does the blacksmith have to sharpen the plows every summer?
(a) The rocky land dulls the blades.
(b) The plows get dull from being used on frozen ground.
(c) It's the only time Uncle David goes to town.
(d) The plows rust over the winter months.

3. Where is the special place Wayne and Eldon sometimes meet to talk?
(a) At the back of the granary.
(b) Under their bed.
(c) In the hayloft.
(d) In the meadow near the barn.

4. What is the foreman's reaction to the joke?
(a) He laughs.
(b) He is angry.
(c) He leaves the camp.
(d) He fires Alen.

5. What is used to cover the table outside during the gathering at thrashing time?
(a) Sacks.
(b) An old blanket.
(c) Checked material.
(d) Sheets.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who says fall is a favorite time of year?

2. How much wood does Uncle David say they cut?

3. Why is the living room called the winter room?

4. Why does David say he put the handkerchief on his head when he and Alida were married?

5. When another man also wants the woman as his wife, how is the argument settled?

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