2. Why is Janey happy that her father pays the rent for the shack?
(a) It means she can get a real bed.
(b) It means they can paint the walls.
(c) It means they can plant flowers.
(d) It means that they can stay awhile.

3. Janey suggests that the family go ____________________ when Dad is off work.
(a) to the fair.
(b) to town.
(c) to a museum.
(d) to the river.

4. Janey's family has little time for _______________.
(a) sleeping.
(b) reading.
(c) eating.
(d) fun.

5. What does Mom cook over a fire on the outing?
(a) Coffee.
(b) Beans.
(c) Bacon.
(d) Fish.

6. What kind of fish is available to catch on the trip?
(a) Bass.
(b) Monkfish.
(c) Salmon.
(d) Catfish.

7. What does Mr. Anderson give Janey to make up for Bounce's rude behavior?
(a) A bag of sugar.
(b) A candy bar.
(c) A dozen eggs.
(d) Some ice cream.

8. Mom packs up some salt port and ____________________ for the trip.
(a) a frying pan.
(b) dried peas.
(c) cheese.
(d) bread.

9. Who owns the ranch and the shack where the Larkins live?
(a) Mr. Puckett.
(b) Mr. Smith.
(c) Mr. Anderson.
(d) Mr. Kerrigan.

10. Where does Lupe invite Janey to go?
(a) The fair.
(b) Church.
(c) School.
(d) A museum.

11. Why does the family decide to walk to their outing?
(a) To save gas.
(b) To get some sun.
(c) To meet new people.
(d) To get some exercise.

12. Giving Janey a nickel to spend gives Janey a lesson in _____________________.
(a) frugality.
(b) spending money.
(c) fun.
(d) happiness.

13. What has Mr. Romero established in the area?
(a) A group of Mexican workers.
(b) A farm workers union.
(c) A book club.
(d) A band.

14. What story does Janey read about before going out to play?
(a) The birth of Jesus.
(b) Noah and the Ark.
(c) Jonah and the Whale.
(d) The loaves and fishes.

15. Why does Janey's family move so much?
(a) Her father is in the army.
(b) Her father is a contractor.
(c) Her father has to find work.
(d) Janey's mother needs medical treatment.