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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What conflict begins in Chapter 5?
(a) The Civil War.
(b) World War I.
(c) The Spanish-American War.
(d) The Revolutionary War.

2. What crop does Will plant in Chapter 11?
(a) Radishes.
(b) Broccoli.
(c) Potatoes.
(d) Corn.

3. What does Abbie find in the forest in Chapter 3?
(a) A pond.
(b) An abandoned cabin.
(c) A skull.
(d) A perfect rock.

4. What does Abbie become aware of near the camp in Chapter 10?
(a) Bears.
(b) A hiding spot for outlaws.
(c) A geyser.
(d) Indians.

5. What do Will and Abbie plant together in Chapter 11?
(a) An herb garden.
(b) Berry bushes.
(c) Flowers.
(d) Trees.

6. Who does Abbie marry in Chapter 7?
(a) Paul.
(b) Will.
(c) John.
(d) Ed.

7. What does Abbie think of Christine?
(a) That Christine is unpleasant.
(b) That Christine is spoiled.
(c) That Christine is forgiving.
(d) That Christine is hard-working.

8. What does Abbie name her first born child?
(a) William Jr.
(b) Maggie.
(c) Isabelle.
(d) Mackenzie.

9. Why do the Mackenzies hold a party in Chapter 4?
(a) To celebrate a birthday.
(b) To celebrate a wedding.
(c) To celebrate a birth.
(d) To celebrate a reunion.

10. How does Will get rid of the insects in his field?
(a) By releasing birds in the field.
(b) By spraying chemicals.
(c) By burning it.
(d) By planting foul-smelling flowers.

11. What promise does Abbie make her mother in Chapter 7?
(a) That someday Abbie's daughter will use Maggie's gift.
(b) That Abbie will be a famous artist.
(c) That Abbie will stay in Iowa even after she's married.
(d) That Abbie will be happy in her marriage.

12. When the Mackenzie's reach their destination in Chapter 2, where do they stay?
(a) In a tent.
(b) In a small shed.
(c) In a hotel.
(d) With a relative.

13. What advice is Abbie given in Chapter 6?
(a) To pursue writing.
(b) To pursue singing.
(c) To get out of Iowa.
(d) To get married and have children.

14. What does Abbie name the child she gives birth to in Chapter 15?
(a) James.
(b) Basil.
(c) John.
(d) Edward.

15. What does Abbie think about Grandma Deal?
(a) That Grandma Deal is funny.
(b) That Grandma Deal is irresponsible.
(c) That Grandma Deal is negative.
(d) That Grandma Deal is intelligent.

Short Answer Questions

1. What falls from one of the wagons in Chapter 2?

2. What do Will and Abbie work together to make on their land?

3. What is Abbie's sister telling stories about in Chapter 1?

4. What does Ed ask of Abbie in order to fulfill his promise?

5. What does Abbie's family admonish her for in Chapter 13?

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