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

2. Who is Morgy Harrison?
(a) The local preacher.
(b) Mr. Garrow's employee.
(c) Darlene's beau.
(d) Darlene's brother.

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

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

5. Where does Georgie decide to go to get a doctor?
(a) Madison.
(b) Millertown.
(c) Dog Hollow.
(d) Placid.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Whom does Georgie blame for Agatha's death?

3. What does Georgie use as a rifle blind?

4. Who is driving the wagon that rescues Billy and Georgie?

5. Why do Billy and Georgie leave their camp in a hurry?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How is Billy and Georgie's relationship affected by her marriage proposal?

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

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

5. Why doesn't Billy want Georgie to approach the Garrows?

6. What does Georgie suspect has happened between her Ma and Sheriff McCabe while she was away?

7. Why is Billy in a hurry to leave the cave?

8. Why is Georgie surprised by the store owner's behavior when she arrives in Dog Hollow?

9. What dilemma does Georgie face when shooting at Mr. Garrow and Roy?

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

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