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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Abilene say in her telegram to her father?
(a) That she is ill and dying.
(b) That she is joining the military.
(c) That she is planning to kill herself.
(d) That she is running away.

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

4. What does Abilene offer to do for Miss Sadie's injury?
(a) Clean it.
(b) Lance it.
(c) Bandage it.
(d) Plaster it.

5. Who organized the secret meeting to talk about the land Mr. Devlin wants to buy?
(a) Hadley.
(b) Mr. Underhill.
(c) Miss Sadie.
(d) Jinx.

6. When Miss Sadie picks up her story of Jinx and Ned on August 11, 1936, what does she begin with?
(a) A horse passing by.
(b) A dog running down the street.
(c) A train arriving.
(d) A thunder storm approaching.

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

8. What do medical personnel encourage as a response to the disease?
(a) Hand washing.
(b) Wearing face masks.
(c) Quarantines.
(d) Cleaning with alcohol.

9. What weapon does Uncle Finn use to threaten Jinx?
(a) A knife.
(b) A gun.
(c) A bottle.
(d) A club.

10. Where on Miss Sadie's property does Abilene try to go to find a pot?
(a) A shed.
(b) A cistern.
(c) A closet.
(d) A cellar.

11. What three elements does Jinx plan to mix together for his secret mixture?
(a) Liquor, melted snow, and maple syrup.
(b) Liquor, orange juice, and mint juice.
(c) Liquor, gasoline, and peroxide.
(d) Liquor, spring water, and vitimin elixir.

12. What does Abilene find in Miss Sadie's death?
(a) Documents from Miss Sadie's mariage.
(b) Letters from Gideon.
(c) Mementos from Ned's childhood.
(d) Photographs from Shady's past.

13. What does everyone in Manifest pretend?
(a) They pretend there is an accident out of town.
(b) They pretend to be sick.
(c) They pretend an important person is coming to the nearby city.
(d) They pretend there is a fire.

14. Where does Shady pretend to be hiding liquor?
(a) In a mine.
(b) In a grave.
(c) In a tree stump.
(d) Under a floorboard.

15. How do the girls get into the school to search for Stucky's writing?
(a) Through the kitchen door.
(b) Through a skylight.
(c) Through a window.
(d) Through the front door.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the subject of Stucky Cybulskis' writing?

2. What do Abilene, Lettie, and Ruthanne plan to use to identify the person who wrote the note they believe is from the Rattler?

3. How does Hattie Mae act when Abilene wants to talk to her about Gideon?

4. Who does Abilene tell, when she thinks she's identified the Rattler?

5. What does Abilene do to try to get Miss Sadie to continue telling her stories?

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