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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To take her mind off her fears, what does Mary Alice do?
(a) She prays.
(b) She talks to Grandma.
(c) She plays her Philco radio.
(d) She sings to herself.

2. While Grandma is widely known as an excellent markswoman, she will not be competing. Instead, what does she do?
(a) She sits inside and watches.
(b) She judges the competition.
(c) She helps the wives of the Legionnaires prepare burgoo stew.
(d) She spends time with Mary Alice.

3. After the shoot, Grandma unloads all the burgoo coins onto ____________.
(a) A picnic table outside.
(b) Her kitchen table.
(c) Her lap.
(d) Mrs. Abernathy's table.

4. Instead, what does Grandma do?
(a) She tells the neighbor of Mildred's plans.
(b) She goes for jam in the cellar.
(c) She unhitches Mildred's horse and hangs Mildred's shoes on the horse.
(d) She finds Mildred's mother.

5. For how long does Halloween go on?
(a) Hours.
(b) Days.
(c) Weeks.
(d) Minutes.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is wrong with Mrs. Abernathy's grown son?

2. Because of Grandma's intimidation tactics at lunch, Mrs. Abernathy will be able to survive for how long?

3. To whose class is Mary Alice taken?

4. Grandma, acting quite polite, does what?

5. This family is locally known for its nice _________________.

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens to Bootsie one night? Why does this happen?

2. Describe the events surrounding Augie's attempt to impress Mary Alice. What does this reinforce about his character?

3. Why is Mary Alice afraid at night in her room? How does she deal with this fear?

4. How does Grandma get back at Old Man Nyquist? Should she have done this? Why or why not?

5. What does Grandma do instead of participating in the sharpshooting competition? Why might she do this?

6. How has Bootsie changed since he moved in with Grandma? What has led to this change?

7. How does Old Man Nyquist upset Grandma?

8. Where does Mary Alice go directly after arriving in town? What is happening there when Mary Alice arrives?

9. What is theme is strong in this section? Support your response with information from this section.

10. Describe Halloween in this town. Why might it be like this?

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