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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old is Nora?
(a) 12.
(b) 10.
(c) 13.
(d) 11.

2. How long ago did Ferdinand arrive at Freewater after runnng off from one of the swamp ditch-digger gangs?
(a) About 6 months ago.
(b) 1 1/2 years ago.
(c) 3 years ago.
(d) About 4 months ago.

3. How many fingers if Suleman missing on one hand?
(a) 1.
(b) 3.
(c) 2.
(d) 4.

4. In Chapter 9, how long does it take Suleman, Homer, and Ada to get to a clearing where they can get water to drink?
(a) All day.
(b) 5 hours.
(c) Much of the day.
(d) 3 hours.

5. Who welcomes Ada and Homer to Freewater?
(a) Ivan.
(b) Tim.
(c) Gus.
(d) Jon.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are Ron and Rick missing when they come back to the plantation from the swamp?

2. What day is it in Chapter 19?

3. What is the secret door Suleman leads them to made from?

4. At the end of Chapter 30, who does Homer see just before he passes out?

5. In Chapter 35, what is the name of Two Shoe's daughter who is still at the plantation?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Sanzi prepare to hunt a wild pig?

2. What three things does Stokes, the overseer of Southerland Plantation takes pride in?

3. How do Suleman, Homer, and Ada travel after they stop for water in Chapter 9?

4. What is Homer's morning work at the plantation?

5. What is Remembering Day?

6. Who is Ferdinand?

7. Who is Anna and what is her history?

8. Who are Rick and Ron?

9. Why is it decided to create a new bridge?

10. What does the man look like who kills the snake wrapped around Homer's leg?

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