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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 16, what profession are the people who adopt Lark?
(a) Lawyers.
(b) Movie stars.
(c) Professors.
(d) Politicians.

2. In Chapter 20, why does Mrs. Sevier want to talk Fern to Memphis?
(a) To go to the toy store.
(b) To go to a carnival.
(c) To go to a museum.
(d) To buy special shoes.

3. In Chapter 18, who does Rill run into after talking to Silas?
(a) Mrs. Murphy.
(b) Mrs. Palnik.
(c) Mr. Riggs.
(d) Miss Phipps.

4. In Chapter 22, what does Fern give Arney to take them to the river?
(a) Silver dollars.
(b) Pearls.
(c) Food.
(d) Gold piece.

5. In Chapter 19, how old does May say that Trent's grandfather was when they first met?
(a) 43.
(b) 18.
(c) 24.
(d) 3.

6. In Chapter 17, how old was Mary Sykes baby sisters when they were taken from their mother?
(a) 8 months.
(b) 6 months.
(c) 3 months.
(d) 11 months.

7. At the end of Chapter 17, how many other women are in a photograph with Avery's grandmother on a beach?
(a) 3.
(b) 2.
(c) 5.
(d) 1.

8. In Chapter 15, who calls Avery as she leaves Trent's place?
(a) Allie.
(b) Abby.
(c) Elliott.
(d) Missy.

9. What newspaper runs an expose about corporate-owned nursing care?
(a) Greenville News.
(b) Post and Courier.
(c) The Sentinel.
(d) Columbia Star.

10. In Chapter 21, what type of car does Elliott drive?
(a) Silver BMW.
(b) White Cadillac.
(c) Navy Lexus.
(d) Gray Lincoln.

11. In Chapter 18, who faints when Mrs. Murphy is interrogating everyone to see who left sandy footprints in the night?
(a) Rachel.
(b) Amy.
(c) Maggie.
(d) Dora.

12. In Chapter 21, what childhood nickname does Honeybee call Avery?
(a) Freckles.
(b) Peanut.
(c) Peapod.
(d) Widget.

13. In Chapter 20, what are Rill and Fern told to call Mr. and Mrs. Sevier?
(a) Daddy and Mama.
(b) Dad and Mom.
(c) Papa and Mommy.
(d) Papa and Mama.

14. In Chapter 21, what is the name of the cab driver who drives Avery?
(a) Dan.
(b) Bob.
(c) Oz.
(d) Moby.

15. How many graves does Rill say are on the Sevier property in Chapter 20?
(a) 5.
(b) 3.
(c) 6.
(d) 4.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 23, when does Big Bart say that the big house was burned down by lighting?

2. In Chapter 21, what does Grandma Judy call Avery?

3. What is the name of the woman who tells Avery about her family in Chapter 23?

4. What is the name of the dog that Trent and Avery see at the little house by the river in Chapter 23?

5. At the end of Chapter 14, who does Rill think she sees under a gaslight by the street?

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