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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 3 and 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is not something Gertie's mother talks about in the sitting room with Gertie?
(a) Faith in the Bible
(b) Ill health
(c) Disappointment in Gertie
(d) How proud she is of Gertie

2. Which word best describes the officer's feelings for Gertie before she preformed the medical procedure on Amos?
(a) Hatred
(b) Distaste
(c) Pride
(d) Respect

3. What does Gertie dream of carving?
(a) A wooden cane
(b) A man
(c) A cane
(d) A cradle

4. Which of the following words best describes how Gertie feels once she is at the doctor's office?
(a) Afraid
(b) Happy
(c) Relieved
(d) Excited

5. What does Gertie carve for Cassie on the walk to her parent's house?
(a) A small bird
(b) A small doll
(c) A small cat
(d) A small dog

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is the best definition for tongue-tied?

2. Who does Gertie's mother say leads Henley into heathenism?

3. How much does Gertie offer to pay the officer for the ride?

4. Why does Gertie direct the mule into the path of the car?

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

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