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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) Unable to speak from shyness or embarrassment
(b) Unwilling to speak due to orders or commands
(c) Mute
(d) Tongue is to big for the mouth

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

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

4. How does Gertie travel at the beginning of chapter one?
(a) Mule
(b) Truck
(c) Car
(d) Donkey

5. Which word does Gertie use to describe the type of carving Gertie does not do?
(a) Impersonal
(b) Necessary
(c) Practical
(d) Frivolous

Short Answer Questions

1. What takes the joy out of his hunting triumph for Reuben?

2. What animal did Reuben kill when hunting?

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

4. What does Gertie hope to buy one day?

5. For what was Gertie's mother thankful to Gertie?

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