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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where are the graves of those who died in the tragedy that struck the town after Ned's death?
(a) In a yard next to the burned-out church.
(b) On the lot behind Miss Sadie's.
(c) In a meadow with an ancient oak tree.
(d) Near the now-abandoned mine.

2. What sound startles Uncle Finn, causing him to stumble?
(a) A rattle.
(b) Thunder.
(c) A bell.
(d) A howling.

3. What word does Abilene look up in the dictionary?
(a) Habitual.
(b) Insidious.
(c) Ubiquitous.
(d) Manifest.

4. 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 ink.
(b) The paper.
(c) The handwriting.
(d) Fingerprints.

5. What is the coffin that Shady, Jinx, and Donal bury filled with?
(a) Dirt.
(b) Rocks.
(c) Papers.
(d) Miricle elixir.

6. What disease is spreading through the country in 1918?
(a) Spanish influenza.
(b) Cholera.
(c) Bronchitis.
(d) Yellow fever.

7. Who realizes the truth about Miss Sadie's relationship with Ned?
(a) No one.
(b) Mr. Underhill.
(c) Shady.
(d) Sister Redempta.

8. Who does Jinx feel is watching him as he prepares for the fair?
(a) Ned.
(b) Mr. Devlin.
(c) Shady.
(d) The sheriff.

9. Who bids against Burton in the auction?
(a) Shady.
(b) Mrs. Larkin.
(c) Devlin.
(d) Jinx.

10. Whose box does Mr. DeVore put a note in at the post office?
(a) Miss Sadie.
(b) Sheriff Dean.
(c) Sister Redempta.
(d) Velma T.

11. As the girls play together on July 3, 1936, what suspect does Ruthanne suggest might be the Rattler?
(a) Mr. Burton.
(b) Mr. Cooper.
(c) Mr. Devlin.
(d) Mrs. Larkin.

12. How long is Miss Sadie out of the country before she can return to try to reunite with her son?
(a) Several weeks.
(b) Several months.
(c) Several days.
(d) Several years.

13. Where is the land auction held?
(a) The post office.
(b) The sheiff's office.
(c) The courthouse.
(d) The town square.

14. What does Abilene use to unlock Miss Sadie's shed?
(a) A bobby pin.
(b) A skeleton key.
(c) A lock pick.
(d) A crowbar.

15. Who was the traitor who told Burton and Devlin about the miracle elixir?
(a) Hattie Mae.
(b) Sister Redempta.
(c) Mr. Gillen.
(d) Mr. Underhill.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Abilene offer to do for Miss Sadie's injury?

3. On July 3, 1936, what chores does Abilene do at Miss Sadie's house?

4. Do the townspeople make enough money from their elixir to buy the land they want?

5. Why do the townspeople want the same land Devlin want?

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