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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 does Swede want for Christmas in 1962?
(a) A cowboy outfit.
(b) A pony.
(c) A lariat.
(d) A trip out west.

2. What color was the Lands' front door before it was tarred?
(a) Yellow.
(b) Green.
(c) Blue.
(d) Red.

3. How old is Reuben when he sees his father's third miracle?
(a) 9 years old.
(b) 15 years old.
(c) 11 years old.
(d) 7 years old.

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

5. What does the Land family have for breakfast on Swede's birthday?
(a) French toast.
(b) Pancakes.
(c) Waffles.
(d) Oatmeal.

Short Answer Questions

1. What year is the Airstream trailer that Tin Lurvy leaves to Jeremiah in his will?

2. In Chapter 6, what time does the rain turn to snow?

3. How old is Raymond, the boy who watches Reuben tear down the corncrib?

4. What time was Stube released from Davy's cell?

5. What time does the sheriff come to tell the DeCuellars and Lands that Davy broke out of jail?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happened when Swede chases the goose shot by Reuben?

2. Why are Swede's sugar cookies sometimes unorthodox?

3. How did Helen protect Davy when she was awakened by the tornado?

4. How does Elvis, the prosecutor, describe Israel and Tommy at the opening of Davy's trial?

5. Why doesn't Reuben get a good-bye kiss from Bethany?

6. Why is Jeremiah fired from his job as janitor at the elementary school?

7. How does Jeremiah get money to stock the Airstream with food?

8. What does Reuben hear and see when he gets up in the night at the Schultz's to use the outhouse?

9. What happened to Jeremiah when the tornado roared through?

10. Describe Mrs. DeCuellar.

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