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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. With whom does Violet's daughter like to do things in Jaffrey while Amos works during the summer?
(a) Amos.
(b) Violet.
(c) The animals.
(d) The local children.

2. How is Amos received by the second person he talks to in Jaffrey?
(a) Warmly.
(b) Coldly.
(c) Severely.
(d) Energetically.

3. For what does Amos thank God when Lois's daughter dies?
(a) It is not his own daughter that dies.
(b) She dies without pain.
(c) She dies free.
(d) She is converted before she dies.

4. How does Ceylinda feel about her school in Jaffrey?
(a) She is still afraid and shy of it.
(b) She is bored by it.
(c) She hates it.
(d) She likes it.

5. What wakes Amos while he is away from his house after he hears Violet has hidden his saved money?
(a) A bright light.
(b) A leaf hitting his face.
(c) A loud noise.
(d) An inner voice.

6. What does Amos spend his saved money on during the first few years at his new farm?
(a) Nice clothing for Ceylinda.
(b) Additions to the house.
(c) Tanning supplies.
(d) Food for the Burdoos.

7. What does Amos do every Sunday in Jaffrey?
(a) Rest.
(b) Go for a nature walk.
(c) Attend church.
(d) Read from his Bible.

8. Which of the following is NOT a step in Amos's tanning process?
(a) Skinning the animal.
(b) Soaking the hides.
(c) Stirring the hides.
(d) Scraping the hides.

9. Who is put up on auction when the Burdoos are no longer supported by the city?
(a) Two of the Burdoo children.
(b) Mr. Burdoo.
(c) Lois.
(d) Lois's slaves.

10. Who does Violet say Amos should help with his saved money?
(a) Slaves.
(b) Himself.
(c) Ceylinda.
(d) The church.

11. What does Amos ask of the man he visits after he is shortchanged by a rude man at the end of the book?
(a) Sell him some land.
(b) Write his will.
(c) Let him speak in church.
(d) Sing a hymn with him.

12. What work does Violet do from home?
(a) Painting.
(b) Weaving.
(c) Sewing.
(d) Knitting.

13. What does Violet tell Amos she would not do when he comes back?
(a) Disrespect his authority.
(b) Keep him from doing what he feels is right.
(c) Stand between him and his money.
(d) Argue with her husband and leader.

14. What is Amos charged to use the land when he first gets to Jaffrey?
(a) $100 a year.
(b) 10% of his earnings.
(c) Nothing.
(d) $10 a month.

15. What does Violet think of Lois Burdoo?
(a) She is lazy.
(b) She has a lot of bad luck.
(c) She is dirty.
(d) She is ignorant.

Short Answer Questions

1. How much money does Amos leave to his church when he dies?

2. What does Violet's daughter like to do in Jaffrey while Amos works during the summer?

3. Who is Amos sent to talk to after he is greeted in Jaffrey?

4. Who does Amos talk to when he leaves his house after hearing that Violet hid his saved money?

5. On what does Amos tell Violet he wants to spend their saved money?

(see the answer keys)

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