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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Shadow of Death, The Shed, the Diviner, Beginnings, Middles, and Ends, and The Rattler.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do Abilene, Lettie, and Ruthanne plan to use to identify the person who wrote the note they believe is from the Rattler?
(a) The paper.
(b) Fingerprints.
(c) The handwriting.
(d) The ink.

2. Why does Shady leave the house, allowing Abilene to sneak over to Miss Sadie's?
(a) To visit a friend in town.
(b) To buy groceries.
(c) To go fix a fence.
(d) To collect some old wood.

3. How does Abilene clean herself after leaving the train?
(a) She takes a swim in a lake.
(b) She washes her face and hands under a faucet.
(c) She takes a swim in a river.
(d) She washes her face and hands in a spring.

4. How does Hattie Mae act when Abilene wants to talk to her about Gideon?
(a) Confused.
(b) Happy and eager.
(c) Angry and dismissive.
(d) Reluctant to talk.

5. What does Miss Sadie assume when Abilene comes to the house?
(a) That Abilene wants her fortune told.
(b) That Abilene wants information.
(c) That Abilene is trying to sell her something.
(d) That Abilene is trying to steal from her.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Miss Sadie injured?

2. What is used to make the gate Abilene sees?

3. What does Abilene walk toward after leaving the train?

4. What does Abilene ask about as she works?

5. Who does Jinx feel is watching him as he prepares for the fair?

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