View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through One Short, One Long, Miss Sadie's Divining Parlor, and The Walls Go Up.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What profession does Mr. Delvin's son have?
(a) Writer.
(b) Soldier.
(c) Miner.
(d) Salesman.

3. What does Abilene walk toward after leaving the train?
(a) A small general store.
(b) A grove of trees.
(c) A large house.
(d) A field of corn.

4. What is Billy Clayton doing, when Abilene runs across him?
(a) Cutting wood.
(b) Throwing rocks.
(c) Drawing a picture.
(d) Picking flowers.

5. What does the sheriff do with Jinx's catfish?
(a) He steals it.
(b) He takes a picture of it.
(c) He throws it out.
(d) He drops it.

Short Answer Questions

1. What controversial location does Shady suggest for mixing the liquids?

2. How do Abilene and her friends investigate their suspect?

3. Who remains in town, who might or might not keep the secret?

4. What ride does Ned want to go on with Pearl Ann?

5. What is on the shelf behind Shady's bar?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 240 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample