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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many pounds does Charlie's assistant get paid?
(a) Ten.
(b) Twenty.
(c) Thirty-four.
(d) Twelve.

2. What makes an irritating noise for Mary?
(a) Crickets.
(b) Birds.
(c) Cicadas.
(d) Toads.

3. With what will the geraniums grow side-by-side?
(a) Blackjacks.
(b) Perennials.
(c) Roses.
(d) Daisies.

4. What dies because of Mary's neglect?
(a) The bees.
(b) The chickens.
(c) The cows.
(d) The crops of mealies.

5. By what are people who keep to themselves troubled?
(a) Boredom.
(b) Other people talking about them.
(c) Personal demons.
(d) Unwelcome visitors.

6. Why do the Slatters maintain their interest in the Turners?
(a) The Slatters have nothing else to occupy their time.
(b) Charlie wants the farm.
(c) Charlie likes spreading rumors about the Turners.
(d) Charlie likes Dick.

7. Where does Mary find Moses?
(a) In the kitchen.
(b) In a clearing.
(c) The store.
(d) The old chicken coop.

8. What type of animal breaks its leg on the farm?
(a) Ox.
(b) Chicken.
(c) Goat.
(d) Cow.

9. What has Dick sold?
(a) The farm.
(b) His crop of tobacco.
(c) His car.
(d) All of Mary's jewelry.

10. What motivates Charlie to decide to stay for dinner?
(a) Apathy.
(b) Curiosity.
(c) Politeness.
(d) Charity.

11. Who owns Dick's farm?
(a) Dick.
(b) The government.
(c) The weather.
(d) Charlie Slatter.

12. What does Moses use to kill Mary?
(a) A piece of metal.
(b) His fists.
(c) A brick.
(d) A sjambok.

13. What disease does Dick get?
(a) Influenza.
(b) Malaria.
(c) Typhoid.
(d) Cholera.

14. What did Mary feel nudged her awake?
(a) An elbow.
(b) A hand.
(c) A prod.
(d) A foot.

15. With what does Mary refuse to help Dick?
(a) Managing the workers.
(b) The farm.
(c) Tending the store.
(d) Fetching water.

Short Answer Questions

1. What months have passed since the previous chapter?

2. What do the Turners not have installed?

3. About what does Mary dream?

4. After reading Dick's accounting sheets, what does Mary think he is?

5. How many reasons does Mary have for refusing to help Dick with the farm?

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