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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. What type of trees are mentioned at the beginning of Chapter 7?
(a) Cottonwood.
(b) Willows.
(c) Maple.
(d) Oak.

2. In Chapter 5, Lou Ann is concerned about Dwayne Ray's ______.
(a) Ears.
(b) Feet.
(c) Head.
(d) Nose.

3. In addition to the doctor's comment about Turtle's health, he discovers something else after reading her X-rays. What does he find?
(a) Turtle has "failure to thrive".
(b) Turtle is missing a rib.
(c) Turtle has scoliosis.
(d) Turtle has "failure to launch".

4. Mattie attempts to persuade Taylor to work for her but Taylor has a fear of tires. What does Mattie throw into the deal in order to persuade Taylor to work for her?
(a) Two new tires.
(b) A new place to live.
(c) Free food.
(d) Candy for Turtle.

5. What was Esteban's profession before coming to the United States?
(a) English teacher.
(b) Policeman.
(c) Vendor.
(d) Spanish techer.

Short Answer Questions

1. What day did Taylor, Esteban, Esperanza and Turtle have a picnic?

2. Which character was left deaf by an accident?

3. What does Mattie serve Turtle at Jesus is Lord Used Tires?

4. What does Mattie promise Taylor in Chapter 6?

5. What does the doctor say about Turtle's health in Chapter 8?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Taylor feeling about being a mom in Chapter 7? Explain.

2. Why does Mattie toss the canister at Taylor in Chapter 6?

3. What did Taylor have to let go of in Chapter 17? Why?

4. How does Taylor come to realize that Edna Poppy is blind?

5. What is Lou Ann's reaction to the adoption situation that takes place in Chapter 13?

6. Describe the relationship between Newt Hardbine and his father.

7. What is Taylor's reaction when the old woman gives her Turtle?

8. Is Taylor an independent person? Explain.

9. Why does Taylor believe that the Cherokee nation would be a good place for Esteban and Esperanza to stay?

10. Why does Angel agree to move back in with Lou Ann?

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