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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When the wind comes from what direction does the aloe not yield sap?
(a) Northwest.
(b) West.
(c) East.
(d) Southeast.

2. When do they estimate that Selling was born?
(a) 1820.
(b) 1819.
(c) 1815.
(d) 1825.

3. By midday in Chapter 1, how many woodcutters are searching for Lukas?
(a) 15.
(b) 14.
(c) 16.
(d) 17.

4. By the fourth day that Lukas is missing, how many men are searching?
(a) 30.
(b) 18.
(c) 28.
(d) 24.

5. What does Fiela want Emma to take to Miss Baby and Auntie Maria in Chapter 6?
(a) Wood.
(b) Rice.
(c) Soap.
(d) Bread.

6. For how many years did Fiela smuggle food to Selling while he worked on the road?
(a) 2.
(b) 5.
(c) 3.
(d) 4.

7. In Chapter 3, what are the children chasing?
(a) Chickens.
(b) Rooster.
(c) Ostrich.
(d) Puppy.

8. When were Selling and Fiela married?
(a) September 30, 1859.
(b) January 3, 1859.
(c) June 17, 1859.
(d) March 9, 1859.

9. What color were Lukas's eyes?
(a) Gray.
(b) Blue.
(c) Brown.
(d) Green.

10. In Chapter 8, what do Elias and Barta eat before they go into the village?
(a) Jerky.
(b) Bread and lard.
(c) Sweet potatoes and ash-bread.
(d) Sandwiches.

11. When does the magistrate want to see Benjamin in Chapter 6?
(a) Wednesday.
(b) Friday.
(c) Saturday.
(d) Thursday.

12. How old does Elias think that Nina is in Chapter 5?
(a) 13.
(b) 10 or 11.
(c) 12.
(d) 8 or 9.

13. In Chapter 6, what child did Pollie kick the day before?
(a) Dawid.
(b) Tollie.
(c) Emma.
(d) Kittie.

14. Who taught Fiela to read and write?
(a) Mr. Martin.
(b) Mr. Davis.
(c) Mr. Wilson.
(d) Mr. Hood.

15. In Chapter 8, what does Elias use to make the shoes Barta borrowed fit her better?
(a) Wood chips.
(b) Grass.
(c) Aloe.
(d) Rags.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 1, in what direction does Elias search for Lukas?

2. In Chapter 6, when do the officials say they will bring Benjamin back home?

3. How many ostrich chicks did Fiela steal when she got Kicker?

4. In Chapter 11, how long does Fiela believe it will take her to walk to Knysna?

5. In Chapter 8, what time are Elias and Barta to be at the magistrate's?

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