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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. At this point, Jerome is housing...
(a) Fifteen babies
(b) Twenty-five raccoons
(c) Twenty-five skunks
(d) Twenty-five pack rats

2. Officer Hinkle pays Jerome a visit because...
(a) The neighbors have been complaining
(b) Emma Lou is out of hand
(c) Donald Roger called him about Monarch
(d) Donald Roger suspects Jerome of criminal behavior

3. The Eppys want to come to Jerome's because...
(a) They want to be free to poach on his land
(b) They want a Christmas gift
(c) Emma and Ben have them curious
(d) They are great neighbors

4. Emma asks Jerome if she can fix...
(a) An egg and bacon for herself
(b) A slice of toast for him
(c) A piece of venison for the brood
(d) His cabinet openers

5. Jerome asks Emma to come the following evening...
(a) To join him for dinner
(b) To help him build another door
(c) To spend time training the skunks
(d) To see Monarch

Short Answer Questions

1. All of the Eppy men, including young Ben, decide to ...

2. Jim Hinkle wants Jerome to...

3. So far, Donald's magazine ads have...

4. As food for the raccoons, Donald has brought...

5. Jerome knows it is possible that, at some point...

Short Essay Questions

1. With the entire Eppy family present, and the large amounts of food on the table, how has Jerome's small house been transformed?

2. What does Jerome seem to realize after Donald's appearance in this chapter? Why does he invited him for dinner?

3. What becomes clear about Donald's need to compete with Emma Lou? What is his problem with her?

4. What activities seem to bring the two kids together? Why?

5. Why is Jerome feeling stressful?

6. Discus Jerome's developing attitude toward Donald. Why does he not go ahead and welcome Donald to come visit?

7. Emma Lou's life is busier than today's students'. Describe her day and compare it to your own.

8. How does Jerome generate the spirit of Christmas in preparation for the party? Again, compare this to a Christmas party you might have at home.

9. Discuss the pipe smoking among the Eppy men. Would this seem unusual today?

10. Discuss Jerome's scheme. Was he taking a risk? Why, or why not?

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