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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Hattie used to think men should do?
(a) Try as much as possible to avoid the draft.
(b) Do his duty and register for the draft.
(c) Refuse to fight.
(d) Refuse to register.

2. What does Rooster Jim come to tell Hattie?
(a) That Traft has filed a contest to Hattie's claim.
(b) That Karl has been shot.
(c) That Mr. Ebgard wants to meet with Hattie.
(d) That Traft has been drafted.

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

4. What happens that makes Hattie terrified?
(a) Black clouds roll in.
(b) Plug gets stuck in a prairie dog hole.
(c) Nothing.
(d) A rabid wolf almost attacks Chase.

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

6. What does Hattie see with Leafie?
(a) A homeless goat.
(b) A military tank.
(c) The newest in automobiles.
(d) The new style of bicycles.

7. Who comes to help Hattie thresh?
(a) Karl and other neighbors.
(b) Just Karl.
(c) No one.
(d) Karl and Rooster Jim.

8. What news do Hattie and Leafie bring back to the Ren family?
(a) That Elmer will be released on bail the next day.
(b) That Elmer's trial is set for the next month.
(c) That Elmer will be home within an hour or two.
(d) That Elmer will be released on bail within a week.

9. Where was Charlie's friend standing when the man was killed?
(a) Several hundred yards.
(b) Within a couple feet.
(c) Charlie does not say.
(d) About twenty yards away.

10. What kind of tea does Leafie mix to fight the flu?
(a) Flax tea.
(b) Sagebrush tea.
(c) Green tea.
(d) Oolong tea.

11. What day has been declared National War Savings Day?
(a) January 1.
(b) August 12.
(c) November 11.
(d) June 28th.

12. Why does Hattie spend a great deal of time with Perilee these days?
(a) Hattie is afraid of Traft Martin.
(b) Perilee's baby is expected.
(c) Perilee has chicken pox.
(d) Hattie is afraid of the Defense League members.

13. How does Mr. Ebgard get around the age requirements for a claim?
(a) He is unable to get around the age requirement problem.
(b) He writes for a Congressional dispensation.
(c) He rules that head of household status overrides age requirements.
(d) He treats the claim like an inheritance.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Of what are the papers full?

2. Why is Elmer Ren arrested?

3. What does Hattie do at the Mueller's while waiting for Leafie?

4. Why does Hattie send Karl and Chase to her house?

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

(see the answer keys)

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