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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 6, 7, 8 and 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following terms best describes how the other children treated the one child who had difficulty reading?
(a) Mocking
(b) Sympathetic
(c) Angry
(d) Empathetic

2. What is the family rule regarding Sundays?
(a) Always stay together
(b) No hunting
(c) Always go to church
(d) Never visit on this day

3. Where does this story begin?
(a) Tennessee
(b) Texas
(c) Kentucky
(d) Illinois

4. Which word best describes how Gertie feels about affection attempts from her husband?
(a) Excited
(b) Disgusted
(c) Uncomfortable
(d) Relieved

5. Where does Gertie's mother say Henley is?
(a) In a better place
(b) Heaven
(c) Hell
(d) Away on a trip

Short Answer Questions

1. What frightens Cassie while they are at Gertie's parent's house?

2. What does Henley leave to Gertie in his will?

3. Why does Gertie leave many trees alone when she goes out for wood to make axe handles?

4. What is the main character's life-long dream?

5. Who reassures Gertie that Clovis is okay?

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