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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Gertie appear to handle behavioral issues that arise with the children?
(a) Whipping
(b) Threats
(c) Discussion
(d) Time outs

3. Why does Gertie direct the mule into the path of the car?
(a) To make them stop to help
(b) To try to kill herself
(c) To make the car crash
(d) She could not control the mule

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

5. Why did Gertie go out to start the truck?
(a) Clovis forgot his wallet upstairs
(b) Clovis wanted to kiss he children goodbye
(c) Clovis is unable to drive
(d) Gertie wanted to get away from Clovis

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Reuben cut the crooked cedar?

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

3. How did Gertie learn to read?

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

5. How was Gertie's brother killed?

(see the answer key)

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