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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Georgie explore the creek bank in Chapter 17?
(a) She is searching for a new campsite.
(b) She is hunting.
(c) She is searching for a place to bury the money.
(d) She is looking for clues.

2. Which character dies of a heart attack?
(a) Long Ears.
(b) Grandfather Bolte.
(c) Benjamin Olmstead.
(d) Mr. Garrow.

3. What does the hair ribbon of the Garrow girl appear to be made from?
(a) The lining of an old coat.
(b) Twine.
(c) The fabric of Agatha's ball gown.
(d) A silk handkerchief.

4. What does Georgie do when Billy removes his hat?
(a) Hits him.
(b) Bites his arm and runs away.
(c) Fills a bucket with water.
(d) Laughs and points.

5. What was the cause of death for the body found outside of Dog Hollow?
(a) Indians.
(b) Wild animals.
(c) A shooting.
(d) A hanging.

6. Who is Mrs. Tartt?
(a) Mrs. Garrow's sister.
(b) The owner of an inn.
(c) Benjamin Olmstead's aunt.
(d) A shop owner.

7. Who is Metcalf?
(a) The sheriff.
(b) The pigeoner.
(c) The store owner.
(d) A bull.

8. According to Georgie, why are guns easier to understand than people?
(a) Each part has a place and purpose.
(b) Machines are reliable.
(c) A weapon will never leave you.
(d) Guns don't talk back.

9. What does Georgie use to bribe Long Ears?
(a) Sugar cubes.
(b) Bread.
(c) Slices of apple.
(d) Licorice.

10. Which character do Billy and Georgie deduce to be the owner of the machine inside the cave?
(a) The Pigeoner.
(b) Mr. Olmstead.
(c) Pin Eyes.
(d) Mr. Garrow.

11. How does Billy's rifle differ from Georgie's rifle?
(a) It is newer.
(b) It is more expensive than Billy's rifle.
(c) It is older.
(d) It must be reloaded after each shot.

12. Why does Billy give Georgie twenty cents?
(a) To buy cheese and bread.
(b) To pay for a drink.
(c) To buy stick candy.
(d) To pay for a bath.

13. What animals were living inside the cave?
(a) Cougars.
(b) Coyotes.
(c) Bats.
(d) Bears.

14. Whom does the Dog Hollow stationmaster admit to seeing?
(a) Mr. Garrow.
(b) Darlene.
(c) Agatha.
(d) A red-headed woman.

15. What does Mr. Garrow find in Billy's saddlebags?
(a) Stacks of money.
(b) Ammunition.
(c) "The Prairie Traveler".
(d) A counterfeit printing plate.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Georgie use as a rifle blind?

2. Who runs to meet Georgie when she returns to Placid?

3. Whose farm could be found on the side of Old Line road?

4. Which character has a thumb shot off?

5. Which character has a hat shot off his or her head?

(see the answer keys)

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