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

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

3. Usually it's a _________ for a cup of stew.
(a) Dime.
(b) Nickel.
(c) Dollar.
(d) Quarter.

4. Grandma and Mary Alice take a load of the treats to the party, and who serves them?
(a) Augie Fluke.
(b) Mary Alice.
(c) Mrs. Pensinger.
(d) Grandma.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In a dank basement, they discover ______________, who is doubling as a janitor.

2. One night, Mary Alice is shocked to discover what about Bootsie?

3. Grandma intimidates ________________ into paying more for the stew.

4. To take her mind off her fears, what does Mary Alice do?

5. The pies turn the party from _______________.

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Mildred go about attempting to collect the dollar from Mary Alice? What does this reveal about Mildred?

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

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

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

5. What is Armistice Day? What is a holiday that we have that serves a similar purpose? What is the purpose of this holiday?

6. How does Grandma raise money for Mrs. Abernathy? Is this a good tactic? Why or why not?

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

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

9. How does Mary Alice react to Mildred's plan for getting her dollar from Mary Alice? What does this reveal about her?

10. What does Mary Alice bring to Grandma's house? Why does she bring this?

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