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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Forty-two - Forty-three.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why can't the boys go hunting on their camping trip?
(a) Will forgot his rifle.
(b) The shells were left in the rain.
(c) The weather is too cold.
(d) Roundy forgot the gunpowder.

2. What was Granny doing when she saw something strange in her room?
(a) Painting a picture.
(b) Stirring mineral water.
(c) Picking at her covers.
(d) Curling her hair.

3. What is the first sign to Will that Grandpa is unhappy?
(a) He goes to work late.
(b) He goes to work early.
(c) He starts drinking again.
(d) He lets his hair grow out.

4. What is Will's grandpa's wagon used to do?
(a) Deliver loads of cloth.
(b) Carry dead bodies.
(c) Transfer slaves to the auctions.
(d) Haul loads of wood.

5. What did Grandpa have Will help him do after the wake for Granny?
(a) Get some satin rolls from his store.
(b) Dig a hole under her roses.
(c) Weave roses into a blanket.
(d) Rip the buttons off of her wedding gown.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Will see his grandfather do when his grandmother was sick that he had never seen him do before?

2. Where is Grandpa Blakeslee going on a trip with Love?

3. Who does Hoyt NOT give a ride in his new vehicle?

4. What does Will spend the day after his train experience doing?

5. How does Loma feel about her father's engagement?

(see the answer key)

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