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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Will feel about being in mourning?
(a) He loved it.
(b) He hated it.
(c) He found it interesting.
(d) He didn't mind it.

2. What does Love forget to do before Grandpa comes home while Will is there?
(a) Collect the mail.
(b) Shine his shoes.
(c) Weed the garden.
(d) Cook dinner.

3. What does Will call Love before she marries his grandfather?
(a) Miss Simpson.
(b) Love.
(c) Mrs. Simpson.
(d) Miss Love.

4. What is Effie Belle known for?
(a) Gossiping.
(b) Cleaning houses.
(c) Being very kind.
(d) Judging others.

5. What does Grandpa eat with Will when he gets back from his wedding?
(a) Cake.
(b) Pickles.
(c) Roast.
(d) Pie.

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

7. When do most people hear about Love's kiss?
(a) School registration.
(b) Market Day.
(c) Sunday school.
(d) Mass.

8. What did Loma want to become?
(a) An actress.
(b) A singer.
(c) A writer.
(d) A nurse.

9. What does Will say was different and interesting about Granny's death?
(a) She died fast.
(b) She died at her own pace.
(c) She died totally sane.
(d) She died twice.

10. What did Granny say to Grandpa when she woke up for a time while she was sick?
(a) You need a haircut.
(b) Clean your dishes.
(c) Water the plants.
(d) Say your prayers.

11. Why does Mr. Blakeslee say he is getting married?
(a) He is afraid of old age.
(b) He wants to help Love.
(c) He is lonely.
(d) He is over his dead wife.

12. Who comes to the Blakeslee house to help after Granny's death?
(a) Will.
(b) Loma.
(c) Love.
(d) Mary.

13. What does Will like to watch through the bridge trestles?
(a) The clouds.
(b) The water.
(c) The leaves.
(d) The sun.

14. What ends Will's time of mourning for Granny?
(a) The month anniversary of Granny's death.
(b) His mother's party for Love.
(c) His birthday.
(d) Grandpa's marriage.

15. What do some people give Will after he escapes the train?
(a) Pictures.
(b) Pies.
(c) Money.
(d) Candy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the well-dressed visitor to Grandpa's house carrying?

2. In what year does this book begin?

3. Who is the most shocked to hear that Mr. Blakeslee is getting married?

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

5. How does Will feel about his mother's response to his grandfather's engagement?

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