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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. Why does Tom blow out Becky's candle?
(a) on accident, while he is blowing a bug away
(b) to stop Becky from starting a fire
(c) to save their candles for the future
(d) to scare Becky with the darkness

2. How does Tom react to Becky when he goes back to school?
(a) He ignores her.
(b) He asks her to forgive him.
(c) He shows off for her.
(d) He follows her everywhere.

3. What illness does Tom contract during vacation?
(a) chicken pox
(b) whooping cough
(c) measles
(d) mumps

4. What is found by Injun Joe's body?
(a) a gold coin with a word etched into it
(b) a stick warn down and broken
(c) a piece of yellow paper with strange markings
(d) a knife with a broken blade

5. Where had Joe gotten water?
(a) from a dripping stalactite
(b) from digging into the water table from the river
(c) seeping in from outside the door
(d) from a spring in the ground

Short Answer Questions

1. What color is the schoolmaster's bald head, when the pranksters cause a cat to snatch his wig away?

2. What reason does Tom give Becky for his shout, when he sees Injun Joe?

3. Why does Tom remember to grab the towel before running?

4. How long does Tom have to stay after school?

5. Before the trial, does any of the town gossip speculate that Muff Potter is innocent?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where does Tom think he's found No. 2?

2. Why does Injun Joe want to harm the Widow Douglas?

3. What does Tom say that people often find that leads them to a buried treasure?

4. Describe the Spaniard.

5. Does the Welshman take credit for saving Widow Douglas?

6. What is Tom's prior experience with the boy he saw Becky with?

7. What is the town's reaction after the murder trial?

8. How does Mrs. Thatcher react as Tuesday comes and Becky is still missing?

9. What is Tom's approach to finding buried treasure?

10. Describe what happens the first time Becky goes to sleep in the cave.

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