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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What doesn't Nyle tell Muncie about the puppy?
(a) That it is a present for Gran.
(b) That it has no name yet.
(c) That it belongs to Ezra.
(d) That it has radiation poisoning.

2. How does the back bedroom look now?
(a) Like a library.
(b) Like a woodworking shop.
(c) Less like an infirmary and more like a healthy teenage boy's room.
(d) The same as always.

3. What does Nyle do as Ezra walks into the kitchen?
(a) Invites him to sit at the table for dinner.
(b) Moves the geiger counter around to show it is safe.
(c) Tells him the puppy ran away.
(d) Offers him pancakes and coffee.

4. Why does Ripley start crying?
(a) Nyle calls him a bully.
(b) He confesses that his dog dies of radiation poisoning.
(c) Muncie says he probably killed his own dog.
(d) Ezra hit him really hard.

5. Why does Nyle lunge towards Ripley?
(a) He says he will kill Shep.
(b) He throws mud on Muncie's clothing.
(c) He makes a comment about Gran.
(d) Because he is behaving badly toward her friends.

6. What does Mr. Perry want Nyle to do?
(a) Take home studies for Ezra.
(b) Prepare a graduation speech.
(c) Apply for the scholarship.
(d) Fill out an application for the new college.

7. Why does Nyle come back outside?
(a) She hears sirens.
(b) She can't stand being cooped up because she is so restless.
(c) She is hot.
(d) She hears Shep howling.

8. After Ezra leaves the kitchen, what does Nyle do?
(a) Reads his paper.
(b) Goes to feed Shep.
(c) Cries.
(d) Goes to check on the sheep.

9. Who does Nyle talk about who was a carpenter?
(a) Her uncle.
(b) Mr. Harris.
(c) Her grandfather.
(d) Her father.

10. What does the puppy do on its second night with the sheep?
(a) Watches them as if he doesn't know what to do.
(b) Goes and gets warm among the herd.
(c) Chases them all over.
(d) Plays with a lamb.

11. What does Muncie say about Ezra?
(a) That he is not right for her.
(b) That he will follow his heart.
(c) That he is dying.
(d) That he is wonderful.

12. Why is Nyle nervous?
(a) She hopes Gran doesn't say anything embarrassing.
(b) She's afraid of what others will say when they see the Trents.
(c) She is wondering if George will think Ezra is her boyfriend.
(d) She hasn't told anyone about her new boyfriend, Ezra.

13. Why does Nyle move off the Powers' property?
(a) Because the sheep is not there.
(b) Because Ripley confronts her.
(c) Because Tyrus is loose.
(d) To go over to Muncie's house.

14. What does Mrs. Trent ask Nyle do to before Mrs. Trent leaves the kitchen?
(a) To be gentle with Ezra.
(b) To close the curtain.
(c) To let Ezra talk.
(d) To get the puppy.

15. Why does Nyle go onto the Powers' property?
(a) To search for a sheep.
(b) To make sure Tyrus is tied.
(c) To ask Ripley something.
(d) It is bitter cold and Nyle was taking a shortcut.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Nyle do?

2. What is Nyle's fear about Gran and the Trents?

3. About what does Nyle sigh?

4. What is a word that might describe Ezra?

5. Why are the farm inhabitants fairly safe from radiation?

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