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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Little Sister show that she needed some comfort on the morning Baby was sick?
(a) She sat on Willa Jo's lap and sucked her thumb.
(b) She walked around the house whining all morning.
(c) She wouldn't leave her mother's side.
(d) She carried her doll with her all morning.

2. How is Noreen traveling to Aunt Patty's house?
(a) She is taking a bus.
(b) She is taking a train.
(c) She is taking an airplane.
(d) She is driving a car.

3. What musical instrument does Uncle Hob play?
(a) Trumpet.
(b) Harmonica.
(c) Saxophone.
(d) Guitar.

4. What did Aunt Patty offer to pay for for Noreen?
(a) A new dress for Noreen.
(b) Her move to a place closer to Patty.
(c) Willa Jo's college education.
(d) Little Sister's pre-school fees.

5. What does Uncle Hob give to Little Sister?
(a) An umbrella.
(b) Flip flops.
(c) Marshmallows.
(d) A beach towel.

6. How many children does the woman in #116 have?
(a) 6.
(b) 2.
(c) 1.
(d) 4.

7. What does Aunt Patty want Uncle Hob to do when she appears at the dormer window?
(a) Fix the roof tiles.
(b) Come inside the house.
(c) Give sweaters to the girls.
(d) Pass in the empty picnic basket.

8. A dream about _______________ wakens Willa Jo.
(a) Baby.
(b) Miss Pettibone.
(c) Her mother.
(d) Isaac.

9. Which of the following did Uncle Hob NOT do when he stayed with his grandfather?
(a) Drove the truck.
(b) Let his hair grow.
(c) Ate junk food.
(d) Didn't take showers.

10. What does Aunt Patty tell Noreen about being on the roof?
(a) She wouldn't believe the view.
(b) It is very hot.
(c) It is slippery in spots.
(d) It's a great place to have a family chat.

11. With what subject does Willa Jo help Little Sister?
(a) Geography.
(b) Spelling.
(c) Reading.
(d) Math.

12. Why is Miss Pettibone terminated from the Bible School?
(a) Because she came drunk one day.
(b) Because she took the students on field trips without permission.
(c) Because she stopped showing up for class.
(d) Because the students got ticks.

13. What is one of Aunt Patty's grievances at the house?
(a) No one appreciates her.
(b) Everyone tracks in mud through the kitchen.
(c) Uncle Hob has to be reminded to take out the trash.
(d) She always has to ask for help with the dishes.

14. What does Noreen decide made Baby so sick?
(a) The hot dog she ate.
(b) A spider bite.
(c) The water she drank.
(d) Sun poisoning.

15. What does Willa Jo want more than anything?
(a) To go home.
(b) To take swimming lessons.
(c) To get a new party dress.
(d) To go to Disney World.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Uncle Hob bring with him out onto the roof?

2. Who did Noreen send Willa Jo to get help when Baby was sick?

3. Little Sister almost slips off the roof when _____________________.

4. What had Aunt Patty done the night before that caused Willa Jo to become annoyed?

5. Why was Willa Jo secretly happy that Aunt Patty showed up?

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