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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What confession does Billy make to Georgie in Chapter 18?
(a) He meant for Georgie to see the kiss.
(b) He loves her.
(c) He has never loved anyone.
(d) He wants revenge for losing Agatha.

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

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

5. What does Georgie use as a rifle blind?
(a) Her blouse.
(b) Branches and leaves.
(c) Her bloomers.
(d) Her skirt.

6. How do Georgie and Billy believe the counterfeit money is being distributed?
(a) It is being given away.
(b) It is being sent to the banks.
(c) It is being used to purchase pigeoner equipment.
(d) It is being sold at a discount to travelers.

7. Why does Georgie cry on the side of Miller Road?
(a) She has been thrown from a horse.
(b) She has just been slapped.
(c) She has lost a fist fight.
(d) She begins to think Agatha might be dead.

8. How does Billy communicate with his family in Placid while traveling with Billy?
(a) By text.
(b) By telephone.
(c) By carrier pigeon.
(d) By telegraph.

9. What do Billy and Georgie find inside a cave?
(a) A blue-green ball gown.
(b) Pigeoner tools.
(c) A shotgun.
(d) Money.

10. What had Sheriff McCabe found on the side of Miller Road?
(a) A dead body.
(b) A man's hat.
(c) Spent rifle cartridges.
(d) An empty bottle.

11. What is Mr. Garrow referring to when he says, "a mouse on your eye"?
(a) Georgie's persistent questioning.
(b) He is muttering a curse.
(c) Georgie's bruise.
(d) Billy's good looks.

12. What does the machine inside the cave make?
(a) Tools.
(b) Pamphlets.
(c) Counterfeit money.
(d) Clothing.

13. Who is Cleo?
(a) Billy's aunt.
(b) A mule.
(c) A dog.
(d) Georgie's aunt.

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

15. Who is driving the wagon that rescues Billy and Georgie?
(a) Benjamin Olmstead.
(b) Grandfather Bolte.
(c) Mrs. Garrow.
(d) Sheriff McCabe.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Georgie buy for Long Ears?

2. According to Mrs. Garrow, what happened to Darlene?

3. What animals were living inside the cave?

4. Which characters smile at each other in Chapter 20?

5. How does Billy's rifle differ from Georgie's rifle?

(see the answer keys)

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