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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. How long has Clovis been gone at the beginning of chapter six?
(a) One year
(b) One month
(c) One day
(d) One week

2. Why does Gertie read to her children from the Bible during chapter three?
(a) To help them get over their grief for Henley
(b) To provide them with religious instruction
(c) To teach them how to read
(d) Because it is the only book they own

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

4. What does Gertie say she will use to whip the children?
(a) Switch
(b) Rope
(c) Shaving strop
(d) Belt

5. What does Henley leave to Gertie in his will?
(a) His favorite pocket knife
(b) Nothing
(c) All his money
(d) His copy of the Bible

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the children has a similar dream to Gertie's of living on a farm?

2. Which of the following characters is the main character?

3. Which character carves like Gertie does?

4. Which of the following is not something Gertie's mother talks about in the sitting room with Gertie?

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

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