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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 was the subject of a puzzle that Cletus brought at Christmastime?
(a) Eiffel Tower.
(b) Sphinx.
(c) Leaning Tower of Pisa.
(d) Great Pyramids.

2. What show did Cletus, Ob, and Summer watch the first time that Cletus showed them his pictures?
(a) Lost in Space.
(b) 60 Minutes.
(c) American Bandstand.
(d) Lawrence Welk.

3. What did Mary use when she rubbed Ob's aching joint every night?
(a) Icy Hot.
(b) Vicks.
(c) Ben Gay.
(d) Deep Heat.

4. What grade are Cletus and Summer in?
(a) 5th.
(b) 7th.
(c) 6th.
(d) 8th.

5. How many times did May let Ob or Summer down throughout the years they were together?
(a) Twice.
(b) Three times.
(c) Once.
(d) None.

Short Answer Questions

1. What dead plants does Summer see outside when Ob tries to contact May in Chapter 5?

2. Where did May get a special gift for Ob that she had to save for a long time to be able to purchase?

3. When Summer describes Ob's appearance in Chapter 2, who does she compare him to?

4. What cover the earflaps on Cletus' hat?

5. In Chapter 5, what does Summer realize is one of Cletus' gifts?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Ob stop bats from coming into the trailer?

2. Describe the old car that Ob sat in after May died.

3. What types of pictures does Cletus collect and how does he want to collaborate with Summer?

4. How has Cletus planned out the trip to the church?

5. As Cletus talks about the capitol, what image of Cletus does Summer see in her mind?

6. Who is the preacher of the spiritualist church?

7. What does Summer say about Cletus' hygiene?

8. What does Ob do when they reach Charleston again on the way back home?

9. Why does Summer feel exhilarated when Ob talks about not being able to care for her?

10. Does Summer expect May to show up in Chapter 5?

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