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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5 and 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Violet?
(a) The owner of a tavern in Uncle Holt's town.
(b) The cow on the ranch in Montana.
(c) Hattie's mother.
(d) Aunt Ivy's sister.

2. Of what does Perilee remind Hattie at the grocery store?
(a) To wait to buy perishables until right before they leave.
(b) To buy some warm wool to knit a stocking cap and gloves.
(c) To buy feed for Plug and Violet.
(d) To run a tab with the grocer.

3. When does Perilee say they will arrive at Hattie's new home?
(a) Three days travel.
(b) Several hours.
(c) By suppertime the next day.
(d) In about an hour.

4. What is the date at the opening of the novel?
(a) 1917.
(b) 1901.
(c) 1899.
(d) 1935.

5. Why does Hattie go over to talk to Perilee?
(a) Ask her advice.
(b) Ask her to let her oldest come stay with Hattie.
(c) Tell her she shot an elk and is willing to share.
(d) Tell her about the bear.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who gives Hattie Mr. Whiskers?

2. Who is Perilee Johnson Mueller?

3. What is Hattie's problem at the water pump?

4. What happens to Violet's tail?

5. What does Hattie discuss with Mr. Ebgard?

(see the answer key)

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