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

2. Which character carves like Gertie does?
(a) Callie Lou
(b) Gertie's mother
(c) Gertie's father
(d) Cassie

3. Where does this story begin?
(a) Kentucky
(b) Tennessee
(c) Illinois
(d) Texas

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Gertie traveling into town?

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

3. What is the family rule regarding Sundays?

4. Who is Callie Lou?

5. What does Gertie hope to buy one day?

(see the answer key)

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