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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. Why are the children quarrelsome at the end of chapter five?
(a) They are excited
(b) They are afraid
(c) They are bored
(d) They are tired

2. How did Gertie learn to read?
(a) She cannot read
(b) Brother
(c) School
(d) The Bible

3. 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) Sipping her coffee
(c) Churning butter
(d) Making the beds

4. Why did Gertie go out to start the truck?
(a) Clovis forgot his wallet upstairs
(b) Gertie wanted to get away from Clovis
(c) Clovis is unable to drive
(d) Clovis wanted to kiss he children goodbye

5. How does Gertie handle the children's concerns that Clovis leaves without saying goodbye?
(a) Tells them he is already on his way home
(b) Tells them he kissed them before he left
(c) Tells them he was afraid to wake them up
(d) Tells them he hasn't left yet

Short Answer Questions

1. Who reassures Gertie that Clovis is okay?

2. When does Clovis leave for his physical?

3. Who does Gertie compare Henley to when describing him to Cassie?

4. Why is Gertie traveling into town?

5. What animal did Reuben kill when hunting?

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