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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Will notice about his grandfather's house a week after Granny's death?
(a) It smells of cigarettes.
(b) It is a mess.
(c) It smells wonderful.
(d) It is immaculate.

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

3. Which of the following is NOT one of the boys who goes camping with Will?
(a) Dunson.
(b) Pink.
(c) Roundy.
(d) Smiley.

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

5. What is the name of Will's father?
(a) Hal.
(b) Hamilton.
(c) Hoyt.
(d) Hollister.

6. What does Will forget to do the day after his train experience?
(a) Go to church with his mother.
(b) Go berry picking with Lightfoot.
(c) Write in his journal.
(d) Study for a test.

7. What was Granny's name?
(a) Mattie Lou.
(b) Marcia Lynn.
(c) Mary Ann.
(d) Marty Sue.

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

9. Who is the fancy visitor?
(a) Mr. McAllister.
(b) Miss Moranton.
(c) Mr. Millington.
(d) Mrs. Murphy.

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

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

12. What is the rumor about why Love did not marry her ex-fiancé?
(a) He got her best friend pregnant.
(b) He ran away with her mother.
(c) He joined the Union Army.
(d) He beat her one night, and she left him.

13. Who helps Will get off the trestle after the train has passed?
(a) Grandpa.
(b) Love.
(c) Lightfoot.
(d) Lindy.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In what state does this book take place?

2. Why does Love say she married Grandpa?

3. What ends Will's time of mourning for Granny?

4. What is Love's occupation?

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

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