Half Broke Horses: A True-Life Novel Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

Jeannette Walls
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 102 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

Half Broke Horses: A True-Life Novel Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What type of horse is it?
(a) Mustang.
(b) Appaloosa.
(c) Wild stallion.
(d) Morgan.

2. The father is known for his flights of fancy. Lily says, "I sat there, ignoring Dad's prattle about _______ schemes."
(a) Harebrained.
(b) Silly.
(c) Foolish.
(d) Unrealistic.

3. What word is best used to describe Lily's professional demeanor?
(a) Soft.
(b) Rude.
(c) Aggressive.
(d) Strict.

4. How far is the school from the ranch?
(a) 250 miles.
(b) 150 miles.
(c) 100 miles.
(d) 200 miles.

5. Who makes the sign of the cross?
(a) Lupe.
(b) Daisy.
(c) Lily.
(d) Helen.

6. What does Smith do for a living?
(a) Ranch foreman.
(b) Lawyer.
(c) Salesman.
(d) Mechanic.

7. Helen refers to her each of her beaus as Mr. _____.
(a) Hollywood.
(b) Selfish.
(c) Wonderful.
(d) Right.

8. It became Lily's job to oversee ____ workers.
(a) Day labor.
(b) Local.
(c) Runaway.
(d) Migrant.

9. What is the name of the horse Lily breaks?
(a) Red Wind.
(b) Red Fire.
(c) Red Tornado.
(d) Red Devil.

10. What is the name of Lily's mother?
(a) Daisy.
(b) Virginia.
(c) Rose.
(d) June.

11. How old is Lily at this time?
(a) 27.
(b) 29.
(c) 26.
(d) 28.

12. The father talks about what supernatural being?
(a) Guardian angel.
(b) Devil.
(c) Jesus.
(d) God.

13. What mode of transportation does Lily use to return home?
(a) Horse.
(b) Stagecoach.
(c) Wagon train.
(d) Walked.

14. What type of dog was purchased using Lily's tuition money?
(a) Great Dane.
(b) Labrador Retriever.
(c) German Shepherd.
(d) Boxer.

15. Which company employs the man?
(a) Sears.
(b) Ford.
(c) Electrolux.
(d) Montgomery Ward.

Short Answer Questions

1. Lily applies to a teachers' college in which state?

2. Lily is eventually sent to The Sisters of ______ of Our Lady of the Light.

3. Which of the following is best used to describe Helen?

4. What is the name of the youngest child?

5. What trick does Lily use to keep the other children awake during the disaster?

(see the answer keys)

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