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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. Why is Jamie rushing in what he is doing at the beginning of the book?
(a) The weather has been bad.
(b) He hates funerals.
(c) He is up against a deadline.
(d) He has a lot to do.

2. What kind of unit is Ronsel in when he is called to fight?
(a) Cavalry unit.
(b) Parachute unit.
(c) Bomber unit.
(d) Tank unit.

3. Where does Pappy think Florence should sleep?
(a) The barn.
(b) The guest room.
(c) The couch.
(d) The crib room.

4. How many of Laura's brothers are called to the draft?
(a) 4.
(b) 1.
(c) 3.
(d) 2.

5. Why does Henry dig so deep at the beginning of the book?
(a) He is biding his time.
(b) He is worried a storm will wash the body up.
(c) It is what his brother wanted.
(d) It gets the body far away from him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is wrong with the house on the farm?

2. Why did Henry's father sell his farm?

3. What military branch did Ronsel join?

4. What happened to make Laura angry with Henry after moving to the farm house?

5. What did Lindbergh inspire Jamie to do?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Jamie almost die as a child?

2. What upset Laura's life more than the war?

3. What did Mr. MacAllans make Hap do while he was recovering?

4. How are all the first chapters of this book formatted?

5. Why did Henry want to buy a farm?

6. What does the Jackson family want more than anything?

7. What does Laura do to help with the war efforts?

8. What is the big rumor spread about Dr. Turpin?

9. Why does Laura find a good doctor to treat Hap?

10. What causes Laura to not kick the Atwoods off the property?

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