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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7 and 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Hattie's newest challenge?
(a) Fence building.
(b) Finding a bull to breed with Violet.
(c) Keeping the coyotes away from the chickens.
(d) Keeping the garden from being overrun with jack rabbits.

2. What is Aunt Ivy's perspective on Hattie's staying with them?
(a) She loves having Hattie there.
(b) She was reluctant at first but now is very happy about Hattie living with them.
(c) Aunt Ivy dies shortly after Hattie arrived.
(d) She sees Hattie as an inconvenience.

3. Who is Chester?
(a) The mayor who is a good friend of Uncle Holt.
(b) Hattie's uncle in Montana.
(c) Hattie's father's brother.
(d) The postmaster who is a good friend of Uncle Holt.

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

5. At what does Hattie marvel?
(a) The patience of Plug.
(b) The huge Montana sky.
(c) The orneriness of Violet.
(d) Karl and Perilee's generosity.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the date at the opening of the novel?

2. Where does Hattie wait for a ride to her new home in Montana?

3. How many rods have been planted in Hattie's absence?

4. What does Hattie spend hours studying over?

5. How does Traft Martin help Hattie?

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