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

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

3. What is Georgie doing in her dream?
(a) Crying.
(b) Fighting wild animals.
(c) Hoeing weeds.
(d) Watching comets.

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

5. Who is Frederick?
(a) A dog.
(b) A horse.
(c) A mule.
(d) A cow.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whom does Polly Barfod want to marry?

2. Where does Georgie hide her coins while traveling?

3. How does Billy describe Georgie's biscuits?

4. Where does Agatha want to go to University?

5. Why didn't Georgie join Agatha during the arrival of the pigeons?

Short Essay Questions

1. What makes Georgie question the validity of her sister's funeral?

2. How does Long Ears' behavior foreshadow the arrival of the cougar?

3. How does Grandfather Bolte express compassion towards Georgie during the funeral?

4. What is the significance of Billy's nickname for Georgie?

5. Why does Grandfather Bolte refuse to give his permission for Agatha to go to the University of Wisconsin?

6. What type of "horse" does Billy loan to Georgie and how does he force himself on her journey?

7. Why does Georgie tell Mr. Olmstead about Agatha kissing Billy?

8. Why does Ma make Agatha a ball gown?

9. What does Agatha's story about the old Seneca man symbolize?

10. What does Georgie notice about the feathers in the pigeoners camp?

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