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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Love agree to marry Grandpa so soon after Mattie's death?
(a) She saw no reason to put it off.
(b) She promised Mattie she would.
(c) Grandpa said he would find someone else.
(d) Grandpa needed the help.

2. How many live children does Grandpa Blakeslee have?
(a) Five.
(b) Two.
(c) Four.
(d) Three.

3. What did Granny see in her room before she died?
(a) Her father.
(b) Angels.
(c) Her dead son.
(d) Strange lights.

4. How does Loma feel about her father's engagement?
(a) She is happy.
(b) She is confused.
(c) She is furious.
(d) She is content.

5. What does Will do the first time he visits Grandpa's house after the funeral?
(a) Gardens.
(b) Cooks.
(c) Opens all the windows.
(d) Cleans.

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

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

8. What is Will's dog's name?
(a) J.R.
(b) P.R.
(c) W.R.
(d) T.R.

9. What did Loma do when her father refused to let her reach her desired profession?
(a) She married a stupid man.
(b) She spent a great deal of money on clothes.
(c) She ran away from home.
(d) She dropped out of college.

10. What did Will see his grandfather do when his grandmother was sick that he had never seen him do before?
(a) Laugh.
(b) Cry.
(c) Sing.
(d) Pray.

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

12. What is Mr. Blakeslee's main disability?
(a) He has one leg.
(b) He has one working ear.
(c) He has one arm.
(d) He has one eye.

13. Who does Grandpa ask to go through his late wife's things?
(a) Will and Hoyt.
(b) Love and Mary.
(c) Mary and Loma.
(d) Will and Love.

14. Where does Grandpa keep all of the important family records?
(a) His autobiography.
(b) The yearly annual.
(c) The family Bible.
(d) Granny's journal.

15. Why do most people say Will survived the train?
(a) He was rescued.
(b) Granny protected him.
(c) It was not his time.
(d) The train slowed down just in time.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Grandpa do at the end of his public announcement about his wedding to Miss Love?

2. Why is Will so special to Grandpa Blakeslee?

3. Who helps Will get off the trestle after the train has passed?

4. Who is the fancy visitor?

5. In what year does this book begin?

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