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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Where does Georgie work?
(a) In the fields.
(b) With the pigeoners.
(c) In a millinery shop.
(d) In the family store.

3. Why does Georgie expect Agatha to reject Mr. Olmstead's proposal?
(a) She knows Agatha wants to go away to school.
(b) She thinks Agatha loves Billy.
(c) She doesn't expect Agatha to marry.
(d) She thinks Mr. Olmstead is too old for Agatha.

4. Who is Captain Marcy?
(a) Author of a travel guide.
(b) The stationmaster.
(c) Grandfather Bolte's old navy captain.
(d) Sheriff Mccabe's boss.

5. How many days pass before Agatha's family becomes concerned about her disappearance?
(a) One.
(b) Five.
(c) Ten.
(d) Three.

6. With what objects did Georgie and Agatha spar with in February of 1871?
(a) Mud clods.
(b) Icicles.
(c) Broomsticks.
(d) Sticks.

7. How does Billy describe Georgie's biscuits?
(a) Sticky as honey.
(b) Soft as clouds.
(c) Light as air.
(d) Harder than diamonds.

8. Who shoots at the wild animal Georgie encounters near the nesting site?
(a) Benjamin.
(b) Billy.
(c) Georgie.
(d) Grandfather Bolte.

9. What does Georgie shoot on the riverbank after Agatha's funeral?
(a) Tin cans.
(b) Gin bottles.
(c) Leaves.
(d) Pigeons.

10. Where does Agatha store her money?
(a) In the bank.
(b) Under the mattress.
(c) In a tin box.
(d) In the barn.

11. What do Georgie and Agatha make plans to do on Flat Rock?
(a) Sketch the scenery.
(b) Hunt bears.
(c) Watch comets.
(d) Watch nesting pigeons.

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

13. Why do the pigeons return in greater numbers during odd numbered years?
(a) Their favorite oaks drop acorns every other year.
(b) They only migrate every other year.
(c) The wind shifts from the north to the south.
(d) No one knows.

14. What song does Billy whistle as he leaves Billy alone to bathe?
(a) Pop Goes the Weasel.
(b) God Save the Queen.
(c) My Darling Clementine.
(d) The Star-Spangled Banner.

15. How does Georgie react to the arrival of the pigeons?
(a) She jumps for joy.
(b) She runs outside with a parasol.
(c) She hides in the basement.
(d) She shakes in fear.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Billy's nickname for Georgie?

2. Whom does Georgie dream of the second night of her journey?

3. What does Billy give Georgie the second night of her journey to help her sleep?

4. What discovery makes Georgie certain that Agatha has run away?

5. Why does Grandfather Bolte refuse to give Agatha tuition money for University?

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