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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After Naomi sees Wash with Fannie, what does she make for dinner?
(a) Ham and onion.
(b) Vegetable soup.
(c) Biscuits and gravy.
(d) Chicken and dumplings.

2. In October 1936, what do Wash and the twins have for a snack on a day Miss Fannie is playing the piano?
(a) Candy.
(b) Pies and milk.
(c) Cookies and milk.
(d) Bread and jam.

3. How old were the twins when their mother died?
(a) 5 weeks.
(b) 2 weeks.
(c) 3 weeks.
(d) 4 weeks.

4. When Wash goes into the school after the explosion, what shoe does he see?
(a) Black shoe with a strap and red button.
(b) Saddle shoe.
(c) White sneaker.
(d) Brown lace up.

5. How old was Henry when he started following Graham Salter through the oil fields?
(a) 19.
(b) 18.
(c) 16.
(d) 17.

6. In September 1936, who is the teacher for Beto and Cari's class?
(a) Miss Lewis.
(b) Miss White.
(c) Miss Vincent.
(d) Miss Bell.

7. What do the twins have to eat when Henry takes them to a restaurant on page 85?
(a) Eggs and sausage.
(b) Eggs and bacon.
(c) Pancakes.
(d) Waffles.

8. What position on the football team did Gilbert play in high school?
(a) Running back.
(b) Quarterback.
(c) Wide receiver.
(d) Offensive guard.

9. In a story Cal tells Wash, what is the name of a Black man who was lynched?
(a) Blue.
(b) Ned.
(c) Dick.
(d) Congo.

10. When Naomi gets burned, who does Wash say can make some salve for her in November 1936?
(a) Fannie's mother.
(b) Cal's ma.
(c) His sister.
(d) His mother.

11. When Wash meets Naomi, what job does Mr. Crane, the school superintendent want him to do?
(a) Paint the trim on his house.
(b) Plant flowers.
(c) Work in his garden.
(d) Paint the barn.

12. In October 1936, what day of the week does Henry take Naomi and the twins to see oil come in?
(a) Monday.
(b) Saturday.
(c) Thursday.
(d) Friday.

13. How old is Peggy in September 1936?
(a) 13.
(b) 12.
(c) 15.
(d) 14.

14. On page 91 when Naomi is at the river with Wash, what tree does she sit under?
(a) Birch.
(b) Cypress.
(c) Weeping willow.
(d) Cottonwood.

15. What last name does Henry have the children use in September 1936?
(a) Smith.
(b) Baker.
(c) Williams.
(d) Clark.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many years did Naomi have her doll Nana when Henry broke the doll?

2. When do Wash and his classmates start school after summer break?

3. How many times did Estella miscarry when the doctor told Henry another pregnancy could kill her?

4. How old was Miss Fannie when she went blind?

5. Where is Wash working at 3:16 p.m. on March 18?

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