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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the length of the rubber seal that Allie asks for at the store?
(a) Nine feet.
(b) Four feet.
(c) Eight feet.
(d) Six feet.

2. How old are the twins?
(a) Three.
(b) Five.
(c) Two.
(d) Four.

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

4. What is the real last name of the Maywits?
(a) Boyle.
(b) Duncan.
(c) Sanders.
(d) Roper.

5. What does Drainy use to make toys out of wire hangers?
(a) Tools he found.
(b) Rocks.
(c) Bones.
(d) His teeth.

Short Answer Questions

1. The Foxes board a ship in what city?

2. Who expresses fear that something bad is going to happen to the family?

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

4. Who does Allie say is the bravest person in their group?

5. Where do the Foxes live before moving to Massachusetts?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe what Charlie sees when he goes into the field near his house looking for Allie.

2. Why does the Fox family rarely go out shopping at real stores?

3. With the ice plant complete, what does Allie dream of doing?

4. How does Allie persuade Honduran natives to help him load cargo?

5. Why does Allie force Mr. Struss to leave his village?

6. How does Captain Smalls describe life in Honduras to Charlie?

7. What reason does Allie give for why he doesn't believe in God?

8. Why does Allie refuse to build the ice plant for Polski?

9. Why does Mr. Haddy's boat's motor catch on a rock?

10. Describe the condition that the Foxes leave their house in when they depart for the shore.

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