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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. What nickname does Georgie give the rude store owner in Dog Hollow?
(a) Long Ears.
(b) Pin Eyes.
(c) Big Nose.
(d) Squash Face.

2. Which character says, "hope muddies up reason"?
(a) Polly.
(b) Georgie.
(c) Benjamin.
(d) Billy.

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

4. Which character is described as "hoyden demon"?
(a) Mr. Garrow.
(b) Roy.
(c) Georgie.
(d) Agatha.

5. Who brings Georgie food in Chapter 20?
(a) Grandfather Bolte.
(b) Ma.
(c) Benjamin.
(d) Billy.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Billy communicate with his family in Placid while traveling with Billy?

3. Where does Georgie plan to search after she and Billy determine there are no clues on Miller Road?

4. Why doesn't Georgie want Billy to take off his hat?

5. What does Georgie take with her as she explores the creek in Chapter 17?

Short Essay Questions

1. What confession does Billy make to Georgie after the shootout?

2. What revelation does Georgie have when she discovers Billy has sent a telegram back to Placid?

3. How does Georgie theorize that Mr. Garrow and the pigeoners are connected?

4. What is the significance of the money Goergie and Billy find in the caves?

5. What is the significance of the story of the bear that Billy reads in "The Prairie Traveler"?

6. What information does the stationmaster of Dog Hollow give Georgie?

7. How does Georgie react to the Mr. Garrow's presence in camp?

8. Why does Georgie begin to feel bad about calling the store owner Pin Eyes?

9. What makes Georgie change her mind about going home to Placid?

10. How does Mr. Olmstead care for Georgie and Billy after the shootout?

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