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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 29, 30, 31 and 32.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Gertie carry on the way to school which Clytie finds embarrassing?
(a) Handcarved basket
(b) Poncho
(c) Large purse
(d) Backpack

2. Which of the children has a similar dream to Gertie's of living on a farm?
(a) Reuben
(b) Enoch
(c) Clytie
(d) Cassie

3. What takes the joy out of his hunting triumph for Reuben?
(a) Getting in trouble for shooting it illegally
(b) Getting yelled at for hunting on Sunday
(c) Remembering Henley is dead
(d) Knowing his father is not there to see it

4. Which of the following characters is the main character?
(a) Cassie Nevels
(b) Amos Nevels
(c) Gertie Nevels
(d) Clovis Nevels

5. 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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following seems to be the most logical reason as to why Gertie would agree to accept money for chores when it would upset Clovis?

2. Why does Gertie's mother say Gertie betrayed Clovis?

3. What does Maggie want to teach Gertie in order for her to fix her wooden statue?

4. When does Gertie find the time to do most of her carving?

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

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