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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Grandma think of this holiday?
(a) She hates it.
(b) It is her least favorite.
(c) She does not think about this holiday.
(d) It is her favorite.

2. Mildred intends to do what by following Mary Alice?
(a) Ask her to be her friend.
(b) Collect the dollar from Grandma.
(c) Waste time.
(d) Learn more about Mary Alice.

3. Because of Grandma's intimidation tactics at lunch, Mrs. Abernathy will be able to survive for how long?
(a) The week.
(b) The month.
(c) Six months.
(d) The year.

4. Every year the _____________________ hosts a sharpshooting contest at the Abernathy farm.
(a) American Legion.
(b) National Rifle Association.
(c) Boy Scouts.
(d) Military Post.

5. Some ___________ come to the cobhouse and fall over the wire that Grandma strung.
(a) Halloweenies.
(b) Ghosties.
(c) Hallowers.
(d) Halloweeners.

6. One night, Mary Alice is shocked to discover what about Bootsie?
(a) He is missing.
(b) He had a rusty tin can tied around his tail.
(c) He is sick.
(d) He is pregnant.

7. After school, how does Mildred follow Mary Alice?
(a) In a car.
(b) On a motorcycle.
(c) On a bike.
(d) On a horse.

8. Mary Alice accompanies Grandma upstairs for what reason?
(a) To see why Mrs. Abernathy is struggling.
(b) To help her.
(c) To help Mrs. Abernathy clean her home.
(d) To help Mrs. Abernathy.

9. At lunch, Grandma becomes the unofficial ______________ for the burgoo.
(a) Cashier.
(b) Cook.
(c) Scooper.
(d) Spokeswoman.

10. Grandma, acting quite polite, does what?
(a) Tells Mildred to go home.
(b) Invites the girls inside.
(c) Talks to Mildred out on the porch.
(d) Gives Mildred the dollar.

11. The teacher is reading ____________ when Mary Alice enters the class.
(a) Emily Dickinson.
(b) Shakespeare.
(c) Louisa May Alcott.
(d) Dickens.

12. To where does Mildred follow Mary Alice?
(a) To the grocery store.
(b) To Grandma's house at the other end of town.
(c) To Ina Rae's house.
(d) To Augie's house.

13. Mrs. Pensinger comes back for seconds on what?
(a) The almond cookies.
(b) The pumpkin pie.
(c) The corn pudding.
(d) The apple pie.

14. What has caused Mrs. Abernathy's son's illness?
(a) Scarlet fever.
(b) Pneumonia.
(c) Cancer.
(d) Toxic nerve gas used in World War I.

15. Wordlessly, Grandma stews up some _______ on the stove.
(a) Tar.
(b) Soup.
(c) Sauce.
(d) Glue.

Short Answer Questions

1. It is revealed that a major reason for having the shoot at the Abernathy farm is do what?

2. The next day, Grandma and Mary Alice drag a wagon to the home of farmer ___________.

3. How does Grandma react to Mary Alice's arrival?

4. Why does Grandma do this with the tractor?

5. Why does Grandma believe Mary Alice will not get beat up?

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