View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Allie occasionally forget about his family?
(a) His wife's name.
(b) His anniversary with his wife.
(c) His children's birthdays.
(d) His children's names.

2. What crop does Polski need to store until he can sell it for a higher price?
(a) Asparagus.
(b) Radishes.
(c) Carrots.
(d) Shallots.

3. What are all of Allie's inventions inspired by?
(a) The solar system.
(b) The Industrial Revolution.
(c) Plants.
(d) The human body.

4. When does Polski visit Allie to ask him to refrigerate the barn?
(a) After supper.
(b) While everyone is sleeping.
(c) After breakfast.
(d) During lunch.

5. What flower covers the shack in Jeronimo?
(a) Daisies.
(b) Morning glories.
(c) Violets.
(d) Tulips.

6. What is the name of the town where the Fox family lives?
(a) Williamsburg.
(b) Northampton.
(c) Worcester.
(d) Maynard.

7. What is Gurney Spellgood's occupation?
(a) Missionary.
(b) Writer.
(c) Teacher.
(d) Priest.

8. Which of Allie's fingers has been partially amputated?
(a) Pinky finger.
(b) Thumb.
(c) Index finger.
(d) Ring finger.

9. Mr. Haddy thinks the Foxes' new neighbors' last name is probably what?
(a) Smart.
(b) Lungley.
(c) Dixon.
(d) Jones.

10. What does Jeronimo withstand at the beginning of Chapter 16?
(a) A tornado.
(b) Getting struck by lightning.
(c) An earth tremor.
(d) A flood.

11. What does Allie tell Mother that he wants?
(a) Elbow room.
(b) More money.
(c) A new job.
(d) Time to think.

12. What is wabool?
(a) An alcoholic beverage.
(b) A dessert cake.
(c) Coffee.
(d) A fruit drink.

13. Where are the Indians that Allie wants to take ice to?
(a) Over the mountains.
(b) Downstream of Jeronimo.
(c) Across the river.
(d) Upstream of Jeronimo.

14. What pet do the Foxes leave behind?
(a) A cat.
(b) A fish.
(c) A bird.
(d) A dog.

15. About what time does Charlie take an envelope to Polski?
(a) Noon.
(b) Ten o'clock.
(c) Four o'clock.
(d) Seven o'clock.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many push-ups does Allie do to convince the Hondurans to help him load his boat?

2. What piece of furniture sits smoldering at the entrance to Jeronimo?

3. Who are the tall, white Indians that Mr. Maywit tells the Foxes about?

4. At the beginning of Chapter 4, Charlie and Allie see a sign that says what?

5. What is the name of the missionary that Mr. Haddy brings to Jeronimo on his motorboat?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 357 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample