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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Fall and Winter.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is Eldon supposed to do while Wayne jumps from the hayloft onto the horse's back?
(a) Run away, yelling that the posse is coming.
(b) Take photos.
(c) Run toward Wayne, yelling at him to stop.
(d) Hold the horse.

3. Where does the family dog sleep as fall comes to an end?
(a) Under the porch.
(b) In the barn.
(c) In Wayne's room.
(d) In the kitchen.

4. Why does Eldon say he doesn't work as hard as the others in the family?
(a) He does work as hard as anyone.
(b) He was sick when he was younger.
(c) He has to spend a lot of time studying.
(d) He's still too young.

5. Why does the family sometimes not eat supper until after ten in the summer?
(a) No particular reason.
(b) The work takes so long.
(c) It's too hot for Mother to cook until it's dark.
(d) They're often at the lake until dark.

Short Answer Questions

1. How are the calves fed?

2. How many cleared acres are there on the family's farm?

3. What does Father say that lets Eldon know it's fall?

4. Who washes the cream separator?

5. What does Eldon say makes the seagulls less pretty?

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