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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. What happens to Luther?
(a) He dies.
(b) He does not listen to Mercury.
(c) He slips, falls, and dislocates his shoulder.
(d) He runs home fearing for his life.

2. What does Margaret tell Harley so she can show him the moon?
(a) Set up the telescope.
(b) Close your eyes.
(c) Turn on the television.
(d) Meet me at midnight.

3. What does the first wife turn into?
(a) Jelly.
(b) A coyote.
(c) Stone.
(d) An eagle.

4. How does Josephine change Alberta's look?
(a) She buys her a new dress.
(b) She does her nails.
(c) She gives her a perm.
(d) She adds curls and makeup.

5. What does Mercury Thunder think about the Soldier family?
(a) They can be trusted.
(b) They are wonderful people.
(c) They are bad news.
(d) They are related to the Thunder family.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Martin and Crystal keep secret from their families?

2. Why is Mercury confined to a wheelchair?

3. Of whom is Charlene Thunder a descendant?

4. Who tells a story about a displeased wife whose husband brings home a second wife?

5. While the adults are watching Neil Armstrong walk on the moon, what does Margaret do?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Mercury try to sabotage Charlene's schoolwork?

3. Why does Harley push Pumpkin away from him?

4. How does Frank help Harley?

5. What does Herod visualize about Archie's dream?

6. What does Crystal do when she finds out Martin designs catalog covers for the Oscar H. Will Seed Co.?

7. What historic event takes place while Margaret is dying?

8. What is special about Margaret's grandmother's dress?

9. What does Archie do with the Harley Davidson motorcycle?

10. What does Red Dress tell Harley?

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