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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Ma do the night Georgie plans to leave home?
(a) Locks the front door.
(b) Kisses Georgie goodnight.
(c) Argues with Georgie.
(d) Cries.

2. How long has Georgie's father been missing?
(a) Six months.
(b) Six weeks.
(c) Ten days.
(d) Ten years.

3. Why didn't Georgie join Agatha during the arrival of the pigeons?
(a) She was angry.
(b) She had chores to do.
(c) She was afraid.
(d) She was annoyed by Agatha's behavior.

4. What material are Bechler dollars made from?
(a) Gold.
(b) Calf hide.
(c) Cloth.
(d) Paper.

5. Why doesn't Georgie want Agatha to go away to University?
(a) She doesn't want Agatha to leave her alone.
(b) She wants Agatha to wait another year.
(c) She thinks Agatha should find a husband in her own hometown.
(d) She wants Agatha to help her run the store.

6. What nickname does Georgie give Frederick?
(a) Fry.
(b) Dadgum.
(c) Long Ears.
(d) Plow.

7. What does Grandfather Bolte give Agatha on Christmas Day?
(a) A beautiful ball gown.
(b) A rifle.
(c) A set of embroidery hoops.
(d) A pair of lace-up boots.

8. What interest does Agatha share with Benjamin?
(a) Singing.
(b) Dancing.
(c) Hunting.
(d) Books.

9. Where does Agatha want to go to University?
(a) University of Wisconsin at Madison.
(b) Burman University at Alberta.
(c) Oxford University in England.
(d) California State University at Sacramento.

10. How does Agatha react to the arrival of the pigeons?
(a) She runs outside with a parasol.
(b) She takes photographs of the flock.
(c) She hides in the basement.
(d) She shakes in fear.

11. Why does Georgie allow Billy to accompany her on her journey?
(a) She senses that Billy is part of the mystery behind Agatha's disappearance.
(b) Billy makes good biscuits.
(c) Billy brought food.
(d) She is afraid to travel alone.

12. What does Grandfather Bolte buy the night of February 28th, 1871?
(a) A new coat.
(b) A mule.
(c) A horse.
(d) Barrels.

13. Who comforts Georgie after she encounters a wild animal near the nesting site?
(a) Ma.
(b) Billy.
(c) Grandfather Bolte.
(d) Benjamin.

14. Where does Georgie bathe on the second night of her journey?
(a) In a river.
(b) In a church.
(c) In a pond.
(d) In a hotel.

15. How does Georgie plan to get a horse for her journey?
(a) By buying one from Billy McCabe.
(b) By stealing one.
(c) By borrowing one of Grandfather Bolte's delivery-wagon horses.
(d) By borrowing Agatha's horse.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Georgie do with her gun when faced with a wild animal?

2. Which character is known as the best tracker in town?

3. Where does Georgie hide her coins while traveling?

4. With what objects did Georgie and Agatha spar with in February of 1871?

5. What is the significance of Wednesday, June 7, 1871?

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