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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 the best definition for tongue-tied?
(a) Unwilling to speak due to orders or commands
(b) Tongue is to big for the mouth
(c) Unable to speak from shyness or embarrassment
(d) Mute

2. What animal did Reuben kill when hunting?
(a) Bear
(b) Squirrel
(c) Mountain lion
(d) Deer

3. How much money did Gertie inherit?
(a) $500
(b) $100
(c) $50
(d) $300

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

5. For what was Gertie's mother thankful to Gertie?
(a) Visiting on Sundays
(b) Helping her father in the workshop
(c) Hard work on the farm as a girl
(d) Helping to cook the meal for the preacher

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What does Gertie carve for Cassie on the walk to her parent's house?

4. Why did Reuben cut the crooked cedar?

5. How did Gertie learn to read?

(see the answer key)

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