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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What causes Hattie to become angry again at Traft?
(a) He says Ebgard deserved what he got.
(b) He makes mean remarks about "Huns."
(c) He makes mean remarks about the Muellers.
(d) He asks to buy her land again.

2. What gives Hattie warning that someone is approaching?
(a) Plug neighs.
(b) The chickens start squawking.
(c) Her dog barks.
(d) Dust on the coulee.

3. Who does Leafie say she'll talk to on Elmer's behalf?
(a) Reverend Tweed.
(b) Reverend Shatz.
(c) Deputy Patton.
(d) Sheriff Jones.

4. What does Hattie get to do during the game the picnic participants play?
(a) Nothing as women are not allowed.
(b) Play quarterback.
(c) Referee.
(d) Pitch.

5. What does Traft make a point of mentioning to Hattie as he waters his horse?
(a) His mother's plans for this area of Montana.
(b) His draft deferment has been vacated.
(c) That he apologized to Mr. Ebgard.
(d) The poor harvests all around.

6. Why does Hattie send Karl and Chase to her house?
(a) To feed her animals.
(b) To get more flaxseed.
(c) To keep them away from the flu germs.
(d) To get more sagebrush.

7. What does President Wilson want on September 12?
(a) An armistice.
(b) Five million draftees.
(c) Twenty million draftees.
(d) Thirteen million draftees.

8. What does Traft want to tell Hattie when she finds him waiting for her?
(a) He will help her make good on her claim.
(b) He knows she cannot make her claim.
(c) His side of the story about the night of the fires.
(d) He has found out who set the fires that killed Mueller's cow.

9. What is everyone encouraged to buy on National War Savings Day?
(a) War savings stamps.
(b) Home-grown produce.
(c) War posters.
(d) Bracelets with soldiers' names on them.

10. Who is Charlotte?
(a) Leafie's apprentice.
(b) Rooster Jim's new wife.
(c) The new baby.
(d) Traft Martin's new wife.

11. What does Traft say the person he is harassing must do to demonstrate loyalty to the United States?
(a) Crawl to the flag.
(b) Salute Traft.
(c) Carry the flag up and down the street ten times a day.
(d) Stand attention for one hour in front of the flag.

12. With what is Hattie threatened when she voices her concern about a pledge?
(a) Her homestead approval being turned down.
(b) Her bank account being seized.
(c) A trip in front of the judge to review her patriotism.
(d) Her name being published in the local newspaper.

13. Why do Hattie and Jim discover while playing chess?
(a) They would like to play some other games, too.
(b) The latest way in which the war will cost them.
(c) Neither of them actually enjoy chess that much.
(d) They are in love.

14. What does Hattie manage to do despite her fears?
(a) Milk the cow for milk for the new baby.
(b) Deliver twins.
(c) Tie off and cut the cord and clean up Charlotta.
(d) Keep Mattie from getting hysterical.

15. What makes preparing a meal difficult for Hattie?
(a) The lack of cooking oil.
(b) Her best frying pan has warped badly in the heat.
(c) The heat.
(d) The lack of firewood.

Short Answer Questions

1. Of what are the papers full?

2. What are Hattie and Perilee working on together?

3. What game is played on Independence Day?

4. What request of Perilee's does Karl refuse?

5. How does Mr. Ebgard get around the age requirements for a claim?

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