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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 6-10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Alec keep busy while he waits for Vera and Daniel to arrive?
(a) Fixes coffee.
(b) Reads the paper.
(c) Plays solitaire.
(d) Weeds the garden.

2. When was Vera discharged from the army?
(a) 1944.
(b) 1946.
(c) 1947.
(d) 1945.

3. How does Vera carry her important papers?
(a) Brief case.
(b) Backpack.
(c) Cardboard box.
(d) Duffel bag.

4. How old was Earl when Vera joined the army?
(a) 14.
(b) 13.
(c) 12.
(d) 15.

5. How old was Alec when he got his first job?
(a) 18.
(b) 17.
(c) 16.
(d) 14.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many cattle are missing in Chapter 9?

2. In Chapter 4, what has Alec asked Rita Benger, the hotel cook, to fix for supper?

3. In how many exercise books did Vera's husband keep a diary?

4. When Alec's wife was alive, what was the only garden chore he had?

5. What color shoes did Mr. Buckle want Vera to wear?

(see the answer key)

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