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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. When the animals are taken away, Jerome will...
(a) Give Old Grouch to Emma
(b) Hold on to Papa, Mama and Old Grouch
(c) Only keep Mama skunk
(d) Give them all away gladly

2. Emma sees the corn cobs on the floor and...
(a) Wonders why Jerome has not swept
(b) Does not mention them
(c) Is disgusted with poor housekeeping
(d) Cleans them up

3. Donald arrives at Jerome's house, carrying...
(a) A handful of paper
(b) Papa skunk
(c) Lunch for everyone
(d) A bag of corn

4. Jerome realizes that, secretly, that...
(a) He needs some quiet time
(b) He wants the deer in the house
(c) He is very lonely
(d) He likes Donald Roger

5. Emma Lou has been eating quite a bit of...
(a) Fresh bread
(b) Venison
(c) Chicken
(d) Rabbit meat

Short Answer Questions

1. Jim Hinkle would like Jerome to ...

2. How is the raccoon feeding problem solved?

3. Jerome prepares for the party by...

4. Why does Donald not want to fight with Emma Lou?

5. To make sure there are no fur farmers among the buyers who want the animals,...

Short Essay Questions

1. Poor Jerome is discouraged. How do we know this?

2. Why does Jerome decide to give Emma money for Christmas, rather than a gift?

3. Discuss Emma Lou's response to the discovery that Donald has been visiting Jerome. How is Jerome affected?

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

5. When Emma proves that Monarch's mother was killed by a lion, how does she react? How does she feel about her reaction?

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

7. 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.

8. Is there some symbolism in Jerome experiencing the huge storm that moved his redwood tree?

9. How does Monarch respond to his new freedom? Is he typical of a deer?

10. What can the reader deduce about Jerome's cooking skills? Why?

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