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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. Dad announces that there won't be work for the next three days because of _______________________.
(a) an irrigation project.
(b) drought.
(c) rain.
(d) too many workers.

2. What booth particularly interests Janey at the fair?
(a) The photography booth.
(b) The square dance booth.
(c) The library booth.
(d) The 4-H booth.

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

4. Janey seldom has the chance to ________________.
(a) play.
(b) read.
(c) ride a bike.
(d) take a bath.

5. What does Janey wear to the destination in #34?
(a) Jeans and t-shirt.
(b) A skirt and top.
(c) Dress.
(d) Shorts and t-shirt.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the head of the family living near Janey's family?

2. Why is Janey happy that her father pays the rent for the shack?

3. Who is the woman who now takes care of Janey?

4. What does Janey use for a bed?

5. What does Janey ask Lupe to do while looking at the plate?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the image on the blue willow plate?

2. Why is the nickel such a big thing for Mom to give to Janey?

3. How is the Larkin family's stress exhibited in Chapter 3?

4. What does Mom say at the riverbank that surprises Janey for its poetry?

5. What is known about Janey's mother and the woman she calls Mom?

6. Why does Janey decide not to make any effort to see if there are any kids living in the Mexican family nearby?

7. How does Janey finally decide to spend her own nickel?

8. Where do the Larkins go on an outing when Dad is off work?

9. What has Janey always longed to do in a permanent place?

10. How could Janey's comment about Lupe's skin be considered prejudiced?

(see the answer keys)

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