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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Janey want her father to take the job of trimming the trees?
(a) They need the money.
(b) He likes to work outside.
(c) They can stay longer.
(d) They need wood for the cook stove.

2. What is Janey excited to see on her walk?
(a) Hawks.
(b) Ducks.
(c) Cows.
(d) Ladybugs.

3. What does Mr. Anderson arrange for the Larkins?
(a) A house to be built.
(b) Electricity in the house.
(c) A new truck.
(d) College fund for Janey.

4. What does Lupe say she would buy if she had a lot of money?
(a) A big house.
(b) A new bicycle.
(c) A fancy dress.
(d) A fancy car.

5. What does the teacher allow the students to do during the day?
(a) Move around a bit.
(b) Get drinks at the well.
(c) Run around outside.
(d) Take little naps.

6. Where does Janey wait for the teacher and other students?
(a) The swings.
(b) On the porch.
(c) Under the pine tree.
(d) The school steps.

7. What kind of shop is Mrs. Romero going to open?
(a) Dress shop.
(b) Bakery.
(c) Beauty salon.
(d) Tortilla shop.

8. How will Janey gauge the teacher's personality?
(a) By how she gives them extra recess.
(b) By how she greets Janey.
(c) By how she doesn't send notes to her parents.
(d) By what she calls the horny toad.

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

10. What does Janey see on the mantle when she arrives home one day?
(a) Candlesticks she made.
(b) Christmas decorations.
(c) Her mother's portrait.
(d) The willow plate.

11. What is Mr. Larkin's record for picking cotton in a single day?
(a) 15 pounds.
(b) 300 pounds.
(c) 75 pounds.
(d) 610 pounds.

12. What does Janey find as she waits for the teacher to arrive?
(a) A caterpillar.
(b) A bunny.
(c) A snake.
(d) A horned toad.

13. What does Janey realize Bounce Reyburn is going to do when she sees him?
(a) Go fishing.
(b) Kill ducks.
(c) Take some photos.
(d) Chase her away.

14. What is the teacher's name?
(a) Miss Peterson.
(b) Miss Albers.
(c) Miss Robertson.
(d) Miss Meyers.

15. Where does the doctor drive Janey in his car?
(a) A pharmacy.
(b) The Larkin house.
(c) The hospital.
(d) A restaurant.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does a large pile of wood signify to Janey?

2. What does Janey do when she sees Bounce?

3. Who used to live in the house the Larkins are moving into?

4. Where does Janey accompany Mr. and Mrs. Anderson?

5. Mr. Larkin tells Janey that she has grown into a _________________.

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