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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 28.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Gertie quotes from the Bible about drinking, which is the main message?
(a) People drink to hide their misery
(b) People drink to get away from their spouses
(c) Drinking is good
(d) Drinking is wrong

2. What does Victor want Gertie to do for him?
(a) Keep her kids far away from his kids and the Daly's kids
(b) Watch he and Max's children
(c) Make him dinner
(d) Carve a crucifix for his mother

3. When does Gertie think Clovis will return home?
(a) Never
(b) In a few weeks
(c) The next day
(d) After the war

4. At the beginning of chapter nine, what is Gertie doing as she reflects on how long it has been since Henley left and then was killed?
(a) Feeding the dogs
(b) Churning butter
(c) Making the beds
(d) Sipping her coffee

5. Why does Gertie leave many trees alone when she goes out for wood to make axe handles?
(a) To protect the property
(b) To let them grow straight
(c) To use later to build a barn
(d) To provide shade

Short Answer Questions

1. What besides a letter has Clovis sent to Gertie?

2. Which of the following words best describes what the main activities were which filled Christmas Day for Gertie?

3. What makes everyone stop talking and wait?

4. To which organization does Clovis belong?

5. Which of the following is a climactic reversal of fortune?

(see the answer key)

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