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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 does David think when he sees his grandfather waiting on the porch?
(a) Julian seems like a stranger.
(b) Julian seems as though he knows nothing yet about Frank.
(c) Julian seems old.
(d) Julian will never allow anything to happen to Frank.

2. Where does Gail work?
(a) Only at home.
(b) With the country doctor.
(c) Courthouse.
(d) In the hardware store.

3. For whom does Wesley cheer at the picnic?
(a) Frank..
(b) War heroes.
(c) Gloria.
(d) Gail.

4. Upon what does Marie insist when Frank is there?
(a) Frank giving Marie medicine for her niece who is also ill.
(b) Frank promising to see her cousin who is also ill.
(c) Gail giving Frank payment for her treatment.
(d) Gail being in the room when Frank examines her.

5. Julian says Frank has always been partial to ___________________.
(a) White women.
(b) David.
(c) Indian women.
(d) No one

Short Answer Questions

1. What does David's grandfather give David to take on his ride?

2. While bowling with David and Wesley, what does Ollie do?

3. David lacks the courage to ask his mother about ________________situation.

4. What does Julian say happened when Frank was barely a teenager?

5. Who is Ronnie?

Short Essay Questions

1. Gail wishes that her family lived where?

2. What does David say his mother worries about concerning him?

3. Who is Ollie Young Bear?

4. What is disappointing to David about his father's position as sheriff of Mercer County?

5. What does David think when he sees his grandfather on the porch as they drive up to the house?

6. Who is David Hayden? Where does he live when the novel opens?

7. How does David reassure Marie about calling a doctor?

8. What observation does David make about Ollie Young Bear concerning Ollie smiling?

9. Why are Gail and Wesley at odds with each other as they drive to Wesley's parents' home?

10. Why is it difficult for David to enjoy his outings at the bowling alley?

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