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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. How does Grandma react to Mary Alice's arrival?
(a) She gives her a huge hug.
(b) She completely ignores her.
(c) She begins to cry and tells her how much she has missed her.
(d) She offers no hug or greeting and moans about having to take in her granddaughter.

2. This family is locally known for its nice _________________.
(a) Pumpkins.
(b) Apples.
(c) Corn.
(d) Pecans.

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

4. The narrator tells the reader that her father lost his job and her brother Joey has joined __________.
(a) A gang.
(b) The military.
(c) The Civilian Conservation Corps.
(d) A union.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Mary Alice is enrolled as a __________.

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

3. What is Augie Fluke intent on proving to Mary Alice?

4. The day proceeds, and most of the _________________ are bad shots.

5. Instead, what does Grandma do?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Grandma handle these pranksters?

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

3. How does Grandma trick Mildred? What does this reveal about her?

4. How does Grandma greet Mary Alice? Why might she act this way?

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

6. What warning does Grandma give Mary Alice before she leaves her at school? What does this warning foreshadow?

7. What is a main reason for why Mary Alice does not want to move in with her grandmother? Why might she feel this way?

8. How can Mary Alice now find out who the pranksters were?

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

10. What has happened to Mrs. Abernathy's son? Is this still seen today? Why or why not?

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