1. In what way was the Ray family different than everyone else in the Apostolic Church's congregation?
(a) They were the only ones who did not speak in tongues.
(b) They were the only white members of the congregation.
(c) They celebrated Christmas.
(d) They were the only family with fewer than eight children.

2. What is the main practice of gopher tortoises that helps other types of forest animals to survive?
(a) They dig burrows in which other animals take refuge.
(b) They are involved in a symbiotic relationship with a particular parasite that is a favorite food of many forest birds.
(c) They eat seeds that cannot be digested by other animals until they have already passed through the tortoise's digestive system.
(d) They dig burrows in which predators become trapped when chasing their prey.

3. What sign of distress did Janisse notice when looking at the painted tortoise?
(a) It had pulled its head into its shell.
(b) It was making a faint wheezing sound.
(c) It had turned onto its back.
(d) It was drooling from its nose and mouth.

4. What was the main reason Janisse and her siblings were not anxious to use the camper on a trip?
(a) They did not think their father would like camping.
(b) They did not think they would like camping.
(c) They thought it was very ugly.
(d) They thought it would be too heavy and would make their old car break down.

5. What was the catalyst for the "opening" of Janisse's heart referenced in the chapter title How the Heart Opens?
(a) Her brother's decision to become a minister.
(b) Her father's healing from his mental illness.
(c) Her discovery of her love for painting.
(d) Her fascination with the carnivorous pitcher plant.