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

2. What makes everyone stop talking and wait?
(a) The sound of a unique car approaching
(b) Gertie digging for potatoes
(c) Old John offering to sell Tipton place to Gertie
(d) Clovis returning

3. What frightens Cassie while they are at Gertie's parent's house?
(a) Gertie's crying
(b) Henley's presence
(c) Gertie's father's accident
(d) Gertie's mother yelling

4. Why is Gertie traveling into town?
(a) To escape from her life
(b) Amos is close to dying
(c) To find work
(d) To rebuild a new life

5. Over what did Gertie and Clovis argue?
(a) Animals
(b) Army physical
(c) Tipton place
(d) Water bucket

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the children could be described using the term prissy?

2. Who is Callie Lou?

3. How does Gertie appear to handle behavioral issues that arise with the children?

4. What is Gertie doing when Old John comes to talk to her?

5. When does Gertie think Clovis will return home?

(see the answer key)

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