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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. During this first visit with Jerome, Emma Lou...
(a) Brings her dog, Ma Grady
(b) Ridicules Jerome for having animals
(c) Demonstrates her large appetite
(d) Remains quiet and withdrawn

2. How does Jerome feel about Emma arming herself with a rifle?
(a) It is worrisome to him
(b) He hopes she is a good shot
(c) He wants to see her hit her target
(d) He hopes it will help fend off Donald Roger

3. For Jerome, camping out proves to be...
(a) A risky adventure
(b) A pleasure
(c) A peaceful break
(d) A trying experience

4. Who is Emma Lou Eppy?
(a) A college student who is studying Jerome Kildee
(b) A park ranger who keeps an eye on the property
(c) A hunter who stops by to visit
(d) The only girl in the neighboring Eppy family of nine

5. The hungry fawn is very attracted to...
(a) Jerome's feet
(b) Jerome's coat
(c) The baby skunks
(d) The outside

6. What appeals to Jerome about Emma?
(a) Her demure nature
(b) Her laugh
(c) She is not a typical girl
(d) Her red hair

7. When Donald Roger hears Emma Lou approaching the cabin, he...
(a) Runs out into the woods
(b) Hides under the table
(c) Hides under Jerome's bed
(d) Climbs up into the chimney

8. Why does Emma Lou dislike the other neighbor, Donald?
(a) His dog kills wildlife
(b) He does not respect women
(c) He is cold to Jerome Kildee
(d) He is mean and aggressive

9. How did Charmine punish the runt of her litter?
(a) She left her behind when the family went to the spring
(b) She gave her less food than the others
(c) She whipped her with her tail
(d) She nipped at her and growled

10. Why did Donald Roger pay a visit to Jerome?
(a) To get some ideas for building a shack
(b) To pay him for the racoon his dog killed
(c) To discuss Emma Lou's rage toward him
(d) To look at the inside of the cabin

11. What name did Emma Lou and Jerome assign to Mrs. Grouch?
(a) Charmine
(b) Charmaine
(c) Charlotte
(d) Charlene

12. What is the fate of Mrs. Grouch?
(a) Stronheart kills her
(b) She finds a home on a different property
(c) She leaves and never returns
(d) She has more children

13. Old Grouch's children arrive...
(a) With a couple of new children
(b) With new spouses
(c) With a supply of food
(d) With more aggressive attitude

14. The skunks and Emma Lou are...
(a) Distant
(b) Enemies
(c) Very close friends
(d) Afraid of one another

15. Emma Lou Eppy could be described as...
(a) A diva
(b) A tom boy
(c) A future fashion model
(d) A gang member

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Emma Lou discover in the blackberry patch?

2. Papa's reaction to the sound of barking is to...

3. When the Eppy family arrived in the redwood forest, they were a family of

4. Who is Amby?

5. What drew Cilly to the ramshackle house in the grove?

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