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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. A forlorn Mary Alice informs Grandma of ______________.
(a) Mildred's following her.
(b) Mildred's demand.
(c) Her interest in being Mildred's friend.
(d) Mildred's desire to be her friend.

2. How old is the narrator?
(a) Ten.
(b) Thirty.
(c) Seventeen.
(d) Fifteen.

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

4. 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 spends time with Mary Alice.
(c) She judges the competition.
(d) She helps the wives of the Legionnaires prepare burgoo stew.

5. What happens when Augie aims his gun at the fleeing rabbit?
(a) He changes his mind and does not shoot at the rabbit.
(b) He hits his target.
(c) The rabbit races underneath a parked car, and Augie winds up shooting out the new tire of the car.
(d) Mary Alice screams at him.

Short Answer Questions

1. Usually it's a _________ for a cup of stew.

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

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

4. Who is the son of the principal?

5. After the shoot, Grandma unloads all the burgoo coins onto ____________.

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Grandma think about Halloween? Why does she feel this way? Why would the reader probably not be surprised by this?

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

3. Why does Mary Alice move in with her grandmother? What does this reveal about the Great Depression?

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

5. How does Old Man Nyquist upset Grandma?

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

7. How does Grandma handle these pranksters?

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

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

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

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