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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The narrator says in Chapter 13, "This was one of those days when Dellarobia's past was tagging her around like" what (379)?
(a) A hungry cur.
(b) A shadow.
(c) A freight train.
(d) A trail of tears.

2. Where was the man that shot his horse, as described in Chapter 12?
(a) Malvern.
(b) Hankey.
(c) Cleveland.
(d) Henshaw.

3. Where did Ovid end up picking up Julet after flight issues?
(a) Nashville.
(b) Cleveland.
(c) Atlanta.
(d) Memphis.

4. The narrator in Chapter 14 refers to dog urine as the dog version of what?
(a) Radio stations.
(b) Email.
(c) Text messages.
(d) Post-its.

5. Where does Ovid go on weekends to meet other scientists, according to the narrator in Chapter 12?
(a) Rogers.
(b) Sweet Briar.
(c) Malvern.
(d) Cleveland.

6. On what day of the week does Dellarobia go to the trailer and see Ovid naked in Chapter 10?
(a) Saturday.
(b) Monday.
(c) Thursday.
(d) Wednesday.

7. What is the name of the second-hand store that Dovey and Dellarobia go to in Chapter 11?
(a) The Salvation Army Surplus.
(b) The Try It Again Warehouse.
(c) Second Time Around.
(d) The New-to-U Warehouse.

8. To what is the orchard tree compared in Chapter 14?
(a) Charlie Brown's Christmas tree.
(b) A berry vine.
(c) A flame of light and heat.
(d) The Christmas Tree from Christmas Vacation.

9. How much per hour is Dellarobia paid for her work with the scientists?
(a) $15.
(b) $10.
(c) $13.
(d) $5.

10. How many individuals would it take to add up to the survival of the butterfly species?
(a) At least 5 million.
(b) At least 1,000.
(c) At least 1 million.
(d) At least half a million.

11. Where did Pete return to yesterday, according to Dellarobia in Chapter 11?
(a) California.
(b) New Mexico.
(c) Florida.
(d) New York.

12. Who are the local vets in Feathertown?
(a) Dr. Bueller and Dr. Robertson.
(b) Dr. Johnson and Dr. Brodeur.
(c) Dr. Wilson and Dr. Marks.
(d) Dr. Gates and Dr. Worsh.

13. How old is Charlie said to be in Chapter 12?
(a) 16.
(b) 6.
(c) 10.
(d) 13.

14. Under normal circumstances, when are the butterflies expected to leave their winter roost?
(a) March.
(b) July.
(c) December.
(d) June.

15. What is Dellarobia asked to bring up the mountain on Monday morning in Chapter 10?
(a) Butterfly nets.
(b) Boiling water.
(c) Pillowcases.
(d) Tea.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who watches Dellarobia's children while Dellarobia works at the lab?

2. What morning show is Cub listening to in the beginning of Chapter 10?

3. With whom will Dellarobia and her children live after they move?

4. Where did Ovid grow up?

5. How much is the slide projector at the thrift store in Chapter 11?

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