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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the first story Uncle David tells that night?
(a) The story of a terrible Viking.
(b) The story of an ugly man who loved a girl.
(c) The story of Alida.
(d) The story of a woodcutter.

2. What does Wayne say when the axes meet in the middle of the log?
(a) I can't believe it.
(b) Neat.
(c) Oh.
(d) Wow.

3. Why does Wayne say Eldon can't tell Uncle David they saw him with the log?
(a) Uncle David will be angry that they watched.
(b) Nels will be angry with Uncle David.
(c) Mother will be angry that they didn't stop him.
(d) It was only for Uncle David.

4. What is the injury Eldon receives in the fight?
(a) A swollen ear.
(b) A black eye.
(c) A bloody nose.
(d) A cut lip.

5. What does Uncle David say happens to spit in the coldest part of winter?
(a) It freezes in midair.
(b) It bounces.
(c) No one knows.
(d) He hisses when it hits the snow.

6. What is the expression on Alen's face when he dies?
(a) He's peaceful.
(b) He's smiling.
(c) He's frowning.
(d) He's sad.

7. What are some of the troubles that strike the village after Orud's death?
(a) The women are unable to have children.
(b) Poisonous snakes infest the region.
(c) Locusts arrive.
(d) Their crops fail.

8. What does Alen do with the cabin door just before he dies?
(a) Blocks it with furniture.
(b) Closes it.
(c) Opens it.
(d) Burns it.

9. With what does Uncle David say the young woodcutter used to shave?
(a) A straight razor.
(b) An ax.
(c) A small sawblade.
(d) Nothing.

10. Why does David say he and Alida had to put off their planned trip to America?
(a) There were no ships sailing in those days.
(b) She was expecting a child.
(c) They couldn't save enough money.
(d) They were afraid to leave their families.

11. What is the final line of Uncle David's story about Crazy Alen?
(a) And that is the story of Crazy Alen.
(b) And no one ever played a better joke.
(c) The end.
(d) And everyone laughed.

12. What is the second story Uncle David tells that night?
(a) The story of an ugly man who loved a girl.
(b) The story of Alida.
(c) The story of a woodcutter.
(d) The story of a terrible Viking.

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

14. What is the second story Uncle David always tells in the winter room?
(a) Crazy Alen.
(b) The Woodcutter.
(c) The second story is always different.
(d) Orud the Terrible.

15. Where do Eldon and Wayne have a fight a few days after Wayne is angry at Uncle David?
(a) In the hayloft.
(b) In the horse corral.
(c) In their bedroom.
(d) In the winter room.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Alida ask David the first time he sees her?

2. Why does Mother take a breath when Uncle David finishes the story of Crazy Alen?

3. What is the game the foreman sometimes plays with Alen?

4. How does the woman escape from where she's being held?

5. What does Eldon have for supper near the end of the chapter titled "Crazy Alen?"

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