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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Ode to the Rattler, Drawing Straws, Miss Sadie's Diving Parlor and Distribution.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Does Abilene tell Shady about the story Miss Sadie told?
(a) No, Abilene mentions the story but doesn't tell the details.
(b) Yes, but it doesn't sound familiar to Shady.
(c) No, Abilene doesn't mention the story.
(d) Yes, and Shady remembers Jinx and Ned.

2. What is the janitor doing, when the girls see him at the school?
(a) Washing the windows.
(b) Dusting the offices.
(c) Waxing the floors.
(d) Cleaning the walls.

3. How well-made is Miss Sadie's gate?
(a) So badly made that it falls down immediately.
(b) Well made, but not as well made as the builder's next gate.
(c) Not very well made, but sturdy enough to stand.
(d) Very well made, so that teh builder gets many other jobs.

4. What does Jinx do, when he hears a girl's voice?
(a) He runs toward her.
(b) He runs away from her.
(c) He hides.
(d) He calls out to her.

5. When Ruthanne's uncle comes back the next morning to investigate the sound, who does he bring with him?
(a) His brothers.
(b) His sons.
(c) His friends.
(d) His father.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Abilene go with Lettie and Ruthanne, when they come over?

2. What does Abilene ask Miss Sadie about?

3. Where is Miss Sadie injured?

4. Where does the sheriff say the murderer his brother-in-law is looking for might be?

5. What food does Jinx want to get from the boy?

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