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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. Why do Archie, Harley, Frank, and Herod head off on horseback?
(a) To escape Alberta's wrath.
(b) They need to check on the cattle.
(c) To find the medicine hole from Herod's dream.
(d) The house is on fire.

2. What does Margaret whisper to Evie?
(a) "You were always my favorite."
(b) "What are you doing here?"
(c) "Who are you?"
(d) "I always loved your sister more."

3. Why is Lloyd taunting Henry?
(a) Henry stutters.
(b) Henry's girlfriend has been unfaithful.
(c) Henry girlfriend leaves him.
(d) Henry trips and falls.

4. What does Alberta ask Herod?
(a) If he will marry her.
(b) If Archie is crazy.
(c) Where he is headed.
(d) Where he will sleep.

5. What is Mercury absolutely set on having along the eaves of her roof?
(a) Christmas lights.
(b) Santa Claus.
(c) Snow.
(d) New trim.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does this chapter open?

2. What is used to control weak minds?

3. What happens to Luther?

4. What is surprising about Herod's reaction to the female grass dancer?

5. Who deeply loves Red Dress?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Lydia feel about Duane?

2. Why is Martin Lundstrom nicknamed Tiny Tim?

3. Why does Henry drive straight for Calvin's truck?

4. Why does Charlene decide to not commit suicide after the potluck dinner?

5. What takes place the morning after Archie's motorcycle's demise?

6. Why does Ghost Horse marry Red Dress posthumously?

7. Why does Lydia blame herself for Calvin's and Duane's deaths?

8. How does Josephine change after her husband's death?

9. Why does Harley push Pumpkin away from him?

10. How does Anna respond to Jeannette when she asks why people revere Herod but whisper fearfully about Anna?

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