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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Hattie's crop mostly cattle feed?
(a) It is the maize type of corn.
(b) Hailstones ruin it.
(c) There is a big call for cattle feed.
(d) Because of the type of seed she was able to afford.

2. What does Hattie think about in relation to Elmer's situation?
(a) How she would be willing to be drafted were she a man.
(b) A sanctimonious letter Hattie once wrote.
(c) How she would not want her husband to register.
(d) How she has protested the war from the beginning.

3. What request of Perilee's does Karl refuse?
(a) To stop attending Lutheran services.
(b) To hire a worker.
(c) Move back to Baltimore.
(d) To meet with the Council of Defense members and try to show how good a man he is.

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

5. Who brings news of the Spanish influenza to Hattie in October?
(a) Karl Mueller.
(b) Traft Martin.
(c) Rooster Jim.
(d) Leafie.

6. What does Traft ask Hattie concerning Charlie?
(a) If she is just writing him to support the troops.
(b) If he is her brother.
(c) If she is waiting for him.
(d) Nothing.

7. Why does Rooster Jim land in a hay bale?
(a) He trips on a boulder.
(b) The cow pushes him into it.
(c) The horse throws him into it.
(d) He cannot control his bike.

8. What does Hattie insist is hers to do when she is talking with Trask?
(a) Decide what to plant.
(b) Decide when to harvest.
(c) Making mistakes.
(d) Decide how to run the fencing.

9. What does Mr. Hanson offer Hattie and Leafie?
(a) A cold glass of tea.
(b) A spot near the front of the viewing stand.
(c) Candy and sarsaparilla.
(d) A cold beer.

10. What does Hattie realize when she has been back home for a couple days?
(a) She is ill.
(b) She is upset about Rooster Jim marrying.
(c) She misses being with the Muellers.
(d) She is not going to be able to work for several days.

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

12. What does Mr. Nefzger give Hattie?
(a) An IOU.
(b) A puppy.
(c) A pie.
(d) A credit slip.

13. For what does Hattie pray?
(a) Guidance.
(b) Divine intervention.
(c) The Mueller family's well being.
(d) Nothing.

14. What store does Hattie stop at in town?
(a) Hardware.
(b) Bakery.
(c) Shoe.
(d) Pharmacy.

15. Who does Hattie encounter after talking to Mr. Nefzger?
(a) Karl.
(b) Perilee.
(c) Mattie.
(d) Traft.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Elmer Junior chase Deputy Patton?

2. What does Hattie manage to do despite her fears?

3. Who does not attend the Independence Day picnic?

4. What is Hattie told is the minimal allowable pledge?

5. What is Richey going to pick up for Karl?

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