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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Daisy say the family gets four pints of milk as part of their daily rations?
(a) Because they're children.
(b) Because there is plenty of milk available.
(c) They are only getting two.
(d) Because they are contributing goat milk to the supplies.

2. What does Piper use to decorate Ding's horns while the children are playing near the river?
(a) Poppies and daisies.
(b) Hay.
(c) Blossoms from a plum tree.
(d) Wild roses.

3. What does Daisy say she really misses after reading the letter from Leah?
(a) Her school.
(b) Her mother.
(c) A cell phone and email.
(d) Her father.

4. Why do people sometimes "borrow" Isaac when they are considering getting a new dog?
(a) He can tell if the dog is healthy.
(b) He can tell how big the dog is going to become.
(c) He can tell if the dog is going to be lazy.
(d) He can tell if something isn't right about the dog.

5. What does Daisy say is the thing that "mostly" changes everything?
(a) Edmond.
(b) Her mother's death.
(c) Her father's marriage.
(d) The war.

6. How often do the trucks leave food for the family after the beginning of the smallpox epidemic?
(a) Every other week.
(b) Every day.
(c) Three times a month.
(d) Two times each week.

7. What does Daisy do during the trip from the airport to her cousins' farm?
(a) Answers questions about her family.
(b) Asks questions about the family.
(c) Sleep.
(d) Listens to the radio.

8. Where do the children go each day?
(a) To the train station in case Aunt Penn comes home.
(b) To the police station in search of news.
(c) To a neighbor's house to watch news on television.
(d) To the village.

9. What did Miss Valerie Greene teach?
(a) Science.
(b) Health.
(c) American Literature.
(d) Social Studies.

10. Where do Isaac, Edmond, and Piper go to school?
(a) Christian Academy.
(b) Oslo Junior High School.
(c) They are homeschooled.
(d) Jefferson Middle School.

11. What is the drink Edmond brings to Daisy when she wishes for something cold to drink?
(a) Water.
(b) Tea.
(c) Root beer.
(d) Lemonade.

12. What kind of blanket does Daisy use on her bed?
(a) A crocheted afghan.
(b) A patchwork quilt.
(c) A black sheep blanket.
(d) A sleeping bag.

13. Who brings Daisy blankets for her bed?
(a) Edmond.
(b) Isaac.
(c) Piper.
(d) Aunt Penn.

14. Daisy gives an example to explain how Isaac connects with animals. How many kittens does the cat in her example have?
(a) Four.
(b) Three.
(c) Six.
(d) Five.

15. Which of the following was one of the precautions written on the flyer the children received with their rations?
(a) Hide whenever planes flyover.
(b) Wash all produce before eating.
(c) Be careful when handling firearms.
(d) Remember to drink plenty of fluids.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the cousins eat the first night they stay in the lambing barn?

2. Who does Daisy discover is providing the food being rationed to the families in the area?

3. What is the food Daisy eats because Edmond asks her to?

4. What does Daisy say all the kids are thinking though no one says it out loud?

5. Where did Miss Valerie Greene work as a teacher?

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