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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. How long has Reuben been without a breath when his father comes into the delivery room?
(a) 7 minutes.
(b) 5 minutes.
(c) 8 minutes.
(d) 12 minutes.

2. Who does Reuben talk to in the kitchen when Rev. Johnny Latt is preaching?
(a) Becca Phillips.
(b) Bethany Orchard.
(c) Mollie Pritchard.
(d) Abby Martin.

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

4. Where was Lurvy when he became sick and needed an operation?
(a) Pennsylvania.
(b) Iowa.
(c) Illinois.
(d) Wisconsin.

5. What is the name of Davy's fellow inmate in the jail?
(a) Midget Baker.
(b) Giant Rowlings.
(c) Mighty Stinson.
(d) Tiny Pruitt.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the sheriff who brings the news of Davy's escape?

2. What does Reuben want to buy with the money he earns from tearing down the corncrib?

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

4. What do the Lands have for lunch on Swede's birthday?

5. How much does Reuben get paid for tearing down the corncrib?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did Jeremiah suddenly run inside the hospital?

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

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

4. What happens to Swede while Reuben and his father attend church?

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

6. Where do the Lands go to hunt geese?

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

8. What presents does Swede receive for her birthday?

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

10. After Reuben testifies, he and Swede decide to break Davy out of jail. Why are their plans to break Davy out of jail thwarted?

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