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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The train conductor tells Christy unsavory stories about men doing what?
(a) Raping people.
(b) Getting shot.
(c) Robbing people.
(d) Stabbing each other.

2. One evening, in an effort to evade Ruby Mae, Christy goes for a walk and ends up by whose cabin?
(a) The Allens.
(b) The O'Teales.
(c) The MacNeills.
(d) The McBrides.

3. What does Christy find in the deserted building that brings back memories?
(a) Books.
(b) Newspapers.
(c) Pay Slips.
(d) Napkins.

4. What is the last name of the girl with the speech impediment?
(a) O'Neill.
(b) O'Toole.
(c) O'Brien.
(d) O'Teale.

5. What mountain chain is the setting in?
(a) Alps.
(b) Angola.
(c) Appalachian.
(d) Andes.

6. What phrase does the girl with the impediment utter clearly after Christy helps her?
(a) Look at my flower!
(b) Look at my dress!
(c) Look at my book!
(d) Look at my buttons!

7. Christy is asked to dress the McHone baby girl for what?
(a) Christening.
(b) A trip on the train.
(c) Burial.
(d) A birthday party.

8. Mountain folk do not like _________ according to Mrs, Tatum.
(a) Teachers.
(b) Foreigners.
(c) People wearing shoes.
(d) Girls.

9. When Christy returns years later, what road obstruction does she still remember?
(a) Hollow Log.
(b) Washed Out Bridge.
(c) Rock Slide.
(d) Mud Hole.

10. Many of the children have problems with what, due to poor nutrition?
(a) Vision.
(b) Speaking.
(c) Hearing.
(d) Walking.

11. Who has come early to get the stove started so that the room is warm for Christy and the children?
(a) Jim Holcombe.
(b) John Holcombe.
(c) Jeb Holcombe.
(d) Josh Holcombe.

12. The oldest son is prone to what sort of medical problem?
(a) Narcolepsy.
(b) Seizures.
(c) Fevers.
(d) Sneezing fits.

13. Christy awakens and looks out the window and immediately feels embraced by the view of the what?
(a) Orchard.
(b) Stream.
(c) Mountains.
(d) River.

14. Mr. Pentland offers the Spencers the lunch Mrs. Tatum had provided which was what?
(a) Turkey sandwiches.
(b) Bologna sandwiches.
(c) Ham sandwiches.
(d) Peanutbutter sandwiches.

15. David must go where for two days with three men to get the delivery from Lyon and Healy?
(a) Missino Gap.
(b) Upper Gap.
(c) Lower Gap.
(d) El Pano.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the first name of the woman who owns the cabin where Christy and Mr. Pentland stop to rest?

2. Christy's example of personal cleanliness influences some of the older girls to imitate her and come to the mission to bathe, wash their hair, and what?

3. What is the name of the Spencer family pet?

4. Bob Allen has been badly injured by what falling on his head?

5. One visiting situation that is not aided by the music of David's ukulele is with ninety-three year-old Aunt what?

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