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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. What animals do the Dumpkeeper and Ballard shoot together?
(a) Pheasants
(b) Dogs
(c) Boars
(d) Rats

2. What type of fish is Ballard looking for in the creek in late summer?
(a) Trout
(b) Catfish
(c) Bass
(d) Bluegill

3. How many rooms is Lester Ballard's new house?
(a) One
(b) Five
(c) Four
(d) Two

4. What is the first prize that Ballard wins at the fair?
(a) A stuffed tiger
(b) A toy guitar
(c) A goldfish
(d) A teddy bear

5. What was the nameless boy in Chapter 19 (pp. 57-60) putting in pigeons to make it appear that he was shooting them?
(a) Rice
(b) Helium
(c) Baking soda
(d) Firecrackers

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the sleeping woman wearing when Ballard finds her?

2. What does the anonymous driver by Lester's house toss out of his car window?

3. What heavy object does Lester lug up to his new house on the first day?

4. Why can the boy in the car not find his wallet when Fate asks for it?

5. What is the blonde daughter doing when Ballard approaches her?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do the Deputy's plans for the day change in Chapter 17 (pp. 48-49)?

2. Describe the Dumpkeeper's situation at home.

3. Describe the baby of Ballard's friend, Ralph.

4. Describe Lester's new home.

5. Explain how the boy that came through town could always shoot birds in the air.

6. Why does Ballard tear the head off of Squire Helton's cow?

7. What news does Darfuzzle give Ballard?

8. Describe the boxing match that happens at the end of this section.

9. Why does Ballard abruptly leave the Dumpkeeper's house in Chapter 16?

10. How is Lester Ballard's neck injured?

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