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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What type of wood does Enoch ask SIlas to avoid when he asks Silas to gather firewood?
(a) Chestnut.
(b) Poplar.
(c) Pawpaw.
(d) Hickory.

2. After Silas and Mittenwool reach the woods in Chapter 2, around what trees does Silas kick brambles growing there?
(a) Maples.
(b) Hickory.
(c) Beech.
(d) Ironwoods.

3. How old was Silas when he, his Pa, and Mittenwool decided that he was never to discuss Mittenwool with other people?
(a) 7.
(b) Not quite 4.
(c) 5.
(d) About 6.

4. Near where did Silas take refuge when a lightning storm came up?
(a) Elm tree.
(b) Lean to.
(c) Ditch.
(d) Oak tree.

5. What name does Silas wonder if he should name Pony in Chapter 4?
(a) Hermione.
(b) jArcadia.
(c) Aethon.
(d) Zephyr.

6. After Marshal Farmer decides to allow Silas to come with him in Chapter 3, how long does it take them to pick up the trail of the men they are pursuing?
(a) Until early afternoon.
(b) Dusk.
(c) Most of the morning.
(d) Noon.

7. In the spring and summer, how long would Pa and SIlas sit on the front porch after supper and talk?
(a) 30 minutes.
(b) 45 minutes.
(c) About 2 hours.
(d) An hour or so.

8. How long was Telemachus' father missing when Telemachus went to find him?
(a) 15 years.
(b) 5 years.
(c) 20 years.
(d) 10 years.

9. What plants cover the ridge that Silas and Mittenwool travel through in Chapter 2?
(a) Panicgrass and cordgrass.
(b) Senna and Jerusalem artichoke.
(c) Buffalo grass and poison buttonbush.
(d) Bluestem and Indian grass.

10. What was the name of Sir Gawain's horse?
(a) Perceval.
(b) Gringolet.
(c) Elpis.
(d) Fauvel.

11. In Chapter 2, what type of weapon does Enoch Farmer have when Silas first meets him?
(a) Revolver.
(b) Carbine.
(c) Rifle.
(d) Pistol.

12. In Chapter 1, how many times has Silas ridden a horse?
(a) Never.
(b) A couple of times.
(c) 3 times.
(d) Once or twice.

13. How old was Silas when he was struck by lightning?
(a) 8.
(b) 6.
(c) 10.
(d) 11.

14. What was Silas's father's occupation before Silas was struck by lightning?
(a) Bootmaker.
(b) Blacksmith.
(c) Farmer.
(d) Bookkeeper.

15. In Chapter 3, near what group of trees are Silas and Enoch to say goodbye to one another?
(a) Birch.
(b) Walnut.
(c) Hickory.
(d) Oak.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Silas's father have a darkroom?

2. How did Silas's mother die?

3. What color are Martin's eyes?

4. How much daylight is left when Silas and Mittenwool reach the woods in Chapter 2?

5. What animals does Enoch Farmer warn Silas about in Chapter 2?

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