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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How much will Mr. Larkin earn each month working for Mr. Anderson?
(a) $5000.
(b) $75.
(c) $35.
(d) $300.

2. What is Bounce Reyburn carrying when Janey sees him approach?
(a) A cleaver.
(b) A gun.
(c) A suitcase.
(d) A hat.

3. What does the sign inside the doctor's office say?
(a) No smoking.
(b) Please be seated.
(c) Turn off cell phones please.
(d) Patients will be seen in order of their arrival.

4. What is Janey's mood at this point in her life?
(a) Angry.
(b) Agitated.
(c) Jealous.
(d) Content.

5. The correct name for the creature in #99 is _____________________.
(a) moth.
(b) rabbit.
(c) horned lizard.
(d) praying mantis.

6. Why are the houses and the school crammed so close together?
(a) To make a tight neighborhood.
(b) To encourage education.
(c) To save energy.
(d) To keep the majority of the land for farming.

7. What arrives at the school and interrupts class?
(a) The fire truck.
(b) The traveling infirmary.
(c) The milk truck.
(d) The library truck.

8. To whom does the doctor give care instructions for Mrs. Larkin?
(a) Janey and Miss Peterson.
(b) Janey and Mr. Larkin.
(c) Janey and Mr. Romero.
(d) Janey and Mrs. Romero.

9. What does the doctor promise as he leaves the Larkin house?
(a) To recommend some physical therapy.
(b) To bring back a breathing tent.
(c) To return soon.
(d) To get Mrs. Larkin into the hospital.

10. Who does Lupe tell Janey is the new teacher at the Regular School?
(a) Miss Adams.
(b) Miss Peterson.
(c) Miss Higgins.
(d) Miss Wampler.

11. Why does Janey go to the Anderson farm one more time before the family leaves again?
(a) To thank him for giving her a fishing pole.
(b) To see the willow plate.
(c) To borrow money.
(d) To ask to ride a horse.

12. Why are the Larkins up so early at the beginning of Chapter 6?
(a) They are moving to their next destination.
(b) They are going to the fair.
(c) It is Christmas Day.
(d) There is a cotton-picking contest.

13. The children take turns telling about _____________________.
(a) their dreams.
(b) their traveling experiences.
(c) their families.
(d) their pets.

14. Where does Janey accompany Mr. and Mrs. Anderson?
(a) To the fair.
(b) To the hospital.
(c) To the Larkin house.
(d) To the library.

15. Where do many of the workers live?
(a) Tents.
(b) Campers.
(c) Camp houses.
(d) Trailer parks.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Janey go when she does not go to school?

2. Why does Mom not allow Janey to put the willow plate out on display?

3. Janey notices that Lupe is frightened by _________________ at the contest.

4. What day of the week is it in Chapter 6?

5. What is Mr. Anderson's plan for Bounce?

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