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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How far can Pax's daughter walk before she loses her balance in Chapter 39?
(a) Not quite a foot.
(b) About 5 paces.
(c) A few steps.
(d) About 6 inches.

2. In Chapter 32, what type of tree is snagged on the wreck of the mill wheel?
(a) Hemlock.
(b) Walnut.
(c) Oak.
(d) Elm.

3. In Chapter 21, about how long have Peter and his companions been gone when Pax reaches their cold campfire?
(a) At least an hour.
(b) 90 minutes.
(c) 45 minutes.
(d) About 30 minutes.

4. In Chapter 26, what toy does Peter remember throwing to Pax before he abandoned him?
(a) Stuffed animal.
(b) Toy soldier.
(c) Rubber bone.
(d) Ball.

5. Last year how long does Peter remember that he and his father had talked where the troops had their tents set up?
(a) 2 hours.
(b) 45 minutes.
(c) An hour.
(d) 90 minutes.

6. When does Jade tell Peter they will see him again in Chapter 28?
(a) 2 or 3 weeks.
(b) 5 days.
(c) A week or so.
(d) 8 days.

7. In Chapter 20, how old does Peter remember that he was when he and his father went camping with Pax?
(a) 7.
(b) 9.
(c) 10.
(d) 8.

8. In Chapter 32 when Peter looks at the river on his way to the mill, how much wider is the river than it used to be?
(a) A good 12 feet at each side.
(b) A good 5 feet at each side.
(c) A good 15 feet at each side.
(d) A good 10 feet at each side.

9. What direction will Pax and his kit need to travel to get to Broad Valley in Chapter 31?
(a) East.
(b) South.
(c) West.
(d) North.

10. In Chapter 35, what does Peter do in the afternoons?
(a) Gathers food.
(b) Works on his home.
(c) Goes for a walk.
(d) Plays with Pax.

11. In Chapter 30, what was in the glass that Peter drank from the last day he was in his bedroom?
(a) Tea.
(b) Soda.
(c) Orange juice.
(d) Milk.

12. What does Jade give Peter to offer a chicadee in Chapter 22?
(a) Part of a sandwich.
(b) Granola bar.
(c) Dried fruit.
(d) Sunflower seeds.

13. In Chapter 30 after finding a jackknife, how many times does Peter have to go through his penance?
(a) 2 times.
(b) 5 times.
(c) 4 times.
(d) 3 times.

14. What do Peter, Jade, and Samuel eat in Chapter 24?
(a) Cold biscuits and jerky.
(b) Granola bars and jerky.
(c) Cold sandwiches.
(d) Cold stew.

15. Where does Peter sleep in Chapter 34?
(a) Porch.
(b) Back porch.
(c) Back yard.
(d) Roof.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 23, what birds claim territory in the willow scrub across the river?

2. In Chapter 24, what types of storm moves in?

3. After three days at the pond in Chapter 19, which of the vixen's legs twitches after she tries to stand?

4. In Chapter 29, under what type of tree does Pax make a shelter for him and his daughter?

5. What kneesocks does Peter remember he saved that belonged to his mother?

(see the answer keys)

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