View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What type of bread does Mrs. Nokes often send the Lands when Davy is in jail?
(a) Onion bread.
(b) Raisin bread.
(c) Cinnamon bread.
(d) Rye bread.

2. Who comes to spend Christmas eve with the Lands?
(a) Dr. and Mrs. Nokes.
(b) Tin Lurvy.
(c) Davy.
(d) Mr. and Mrs. DeCuellar.

3. What does Swede pretend to be when the Lands crawl up on Canadian geese?
(a) Apache Brave.
(b) Creek Brave.
(c) Blackfoot Brave.
(d) Sioux brave.

4. How deep is the snow when Reuben begins tearing down the corncrib?
(a) Up to his middle.
(b) Up to his ankles.
(c) Up to his hips.
(d) Up to his knees.

5. What type of fish did Oscar Larson and Jeremiah usually catch?
(a) Catfish.
(b) Perch.
(c) Trout.
(d) Walleye.

6. What western author might Jeremiah have enjoyed reading when he was in his late twenties?
(a) Richard Matheson.
(b) Owen Wister.
(c) Stephen Bly.
(d) Matt Braun.

7. What time does Stanley Basca testify that Davy came to the Finch's on the night of the shooting?
(a) 9 p.m.
(b) 8:30 p.m.
(c) 9:30 p.m.
(d) 8 p.m.

8. In Chapter 6, what time does the rain turn to snow?
(a) Around 10 p.m.
(b) Past midnight.
(c) Around 11 p.m.
(d) Middle of the afternoon.

9. Who writes a letter that turns public opinion against Davy?
(a) John Fisher.
(b) Stanley Basca.
(c) Karen Basca.
(d) Margery Basca.

10. What operation did Lurvy have six months before his visit on Swede's birthday?
(a) Hernia repair.
(b) Tonsilectomy.
(c) Appendectomy.
(d) Gallbladder removal.

11. What is the name of the sheriff who brings the news of Davy's escape?
(a) Pym.
(b) Wilson.
(c) Brith.
(d) Mons.

12. What year is the Airstream trailer that Tin Lurvy leaves to Jeremiah in his will?
(a) 1961.
(b) 1963.
(c) 1960.
(d) 1962.

13. On Swede's birthday, who do Davy and Reuben see in the timber?
(a) Bethany.
(b) Israel and Tommy.
(c) Dolly.
(d) A tramp.

14. What do the Lands eat for supper on Swede's birthday?
(a) Clam chowder.
(b) Red potato chowder.
(c) Fried chicken.
(d) Baked ham.

15. What are the Land's hunting when Reuben sees his father's third miracle?
(a) Geese.
(b) Deer.
(c) Rabbits.
(d) Ducks.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Reuben's brother, Davy, when Reuben sees his father's third miracle?

2. How old was Jeremiah when he was caught by a tornado.

3. Who is the judge who presides over Davy's trial?

4. Whose birthday is on December 16?

5. What color sweater does Reuben wear when he testifies at Davy's trial?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 386 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample