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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is her true family?
(a) The Burdick family.
(b) Grandma's family.
(c) Ina-Rae's family.
(d) The Fluke family.

2. It turns out Grandma had been setting _______ traps earlier that day.
(a) Fox.
(b) Bear.
(c) Beaver.
(d) Muskrat.

3. What does Bootsie do for Mary Alice?
(a) He sleeps by her to keep her warm.
(b) He brings little knick-knacks from the field.
(c) He protects her at night.
(d) He hunts for her.

4. Taking advantage of Arnold's desperation, Grandma charges him the princely sum of _________________ a day for rent.
(a) Two and a half dollars.
(b) One dollar.
(c) Five dollars.
(d) Ten dollars.

5. The man was sent by the government as part of the ________________ administration's ambitious public works project.
(a) Eisenhower.
(b) Roosevelt.
(c) Grant.
(d) Hoover.

6. Mrs. Weidenbach is ready to__________ at these horrible new revelations.
(a) Cry.
(b) Faint.
(c) Laugh.
(d) Vomit.

7. There are rumors of trying to do what to Arnold?
(a) Run him out of town as a corrupting influence.
(b) Get him to marry Maxine.
(c) Convince him to stay permanently.
(d) Put him in jail.

8. The annual _______________ program at the school is coming.
(a) Winter.
(b) Halloween.
(c) Christmas.
(d) Easter.

9. Grandma had planned the whole gathering for what reason?
(a) To show her friends how popular she is.
(b) To put Mrs. Weidenbach in her place.
(c) To bring the women of the town together.
(d) To relax and enjoy good food.

10. DAR is having its annual gathering to celebrate what?
(a) George Washington's birthday.
(b) Armistice Day.
(c) The creation of the NRA.
(d) The founding of the town.

11. Arriving home, Mary Alice is surprised to see Grandma tramping around in the snow in rubber waders, hauling a basket full of what?
(a) Pecans.
(b) Corn.
(c) Pumpkins.
(d) Walnut shells.

12. As a last surprise prior to the program, Grandma presents Mary Alice with what?
(a) A halo she made from tin cans.
(b) A toy crown.
(c) A new pair of earrings.
(d) A case of makeup.

13. The artist, Arnold Green, explains that he is from ________, and that no one has had room in the entire town for him.
(a) The East.
(b) Florida.
(c) The west.
(d) Chicago.

14. The big moment arrives, with a light being shone on whom?
(a) Carleen.
(b) Baby Jesus.
(c) Mildred.
(d) Mary Alice.

15. Who invited the two ancient ladies to the DAR event?
(a) Mrs. Vottsmeier.
(b) Mrs. Weidenbach.
(c) Mary Alice.
(d) Grandma.

Short Answer Questions

1. To everyone's surprise, Mary Alice is chosen to play what part?

2. This man explains he was sent to Grandma by Maxine Patch, the postmistress, and that he is in town to do what?

3. Why did Mrs. Weidenbach choose to go to Grandma Dowdel to solve this problem?

4. Mary Alice works up her nerve and writes an invitation to Royce. How does Royce respond?

5. The next day, Grandma negotiates a good deal for the hides with whom?

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