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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What time did Vera leave Stanley's the first time she met him?
(a) 4:30 a.m.
(b) 7:30 a.m.
(c) 5 a.m.
(d) 8 a.m.

2. How many of the churches in town does Alec say that Stutz had been to looking for a wife?
(a) 4.
(b) 2.
(c) 5.
(d) 3.

3. What grades pick rocks out of the football field before the season starts?
(a) 8 and 9.
(b) 6 and 7.
(c) 7 and 8.
(d) 5 and 6.

4. What does Vera's one regular customer enjoy having every day in Chapter 17?
(a) Raisin pie.
(b) Apple pie.
(c) Blueberry pie.
(d) Rhubarb pie.

5. During the summer vacation, how much time do Daniel and his grandfather spend working in Alec's garden?
(a) An hour.
(b) 2 1/2 hours.
(c) 1 1/2 hours.
(d) About 2 hours.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Earl was learning to be a farmer, when was the crop ready to cut?

2. In Chapter 12, where does Alec start his morning?

3. In Chapter 11, what sport do Daniel and his grandfather watch after the news?

4. How late does Vera work cleaning the cafe everyday in Chapter 17?

5. Where did the doctor in Chapter 16 want to send Earl?

Short Essay Questions

1. What idea does Stutz give Vera for work?

2. How is business at Vera's cafe when she first opens compared to the business her father has?

3. Why does Daniel not tell his mother that he is seeing his grandfather?

4. How does Vera act when she gets discouraged and neglected?

5. How is Daniel treated at school?

6. How do Vera and Daniel move their things in Chapter 14?

7. Why is November a difficult time for Vera?

8. Why does Vera buy a television and where does she put it?

9. What advice does Alec give Daniel about dancing?

10. How does Vera's business pick up at the cafe?

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