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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 140 - 154.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Elmira prepare for the election day at the lodge?
(a) Special brew
(b) Posters
(c) Cookies and cakes
(d) Ballots

2. In what state does this novel take place?
(a) Iowa
(b) Idaho
(c) Indiana
(d) Illinois

3. What does Douglas offer to do to make up for the money he is short so that he will still be able to get the shoes?
(a) Cleans the store
(b) Collects dandelions
(c) Advertises with his friends about the shoes
(d) Runs errands

4. What does Colonel Freeleigh enjoy listening to?
(a) His wife's voice
(b) His friend's Jorge's stories
(c) The Spanish language
(d) Sounds of the city

5. Who does Douglas go hiking with?
(a) Clara
(b) Tom
(c) Frank
(d) John

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Helen invite Bill to her house to do?

2. Where is Father after Tom returns home with Grandfather?

3. How old is Douglas at the beginning of this novel?

4. What does Elmira carry with her to the election day at the lodge?

5. What does Tom represent according to Elmira as she takes him with her to the lodge?

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