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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. In Chapter 10, how many days have passed since Cole's death?
(a) 17.
(b) 29.
(c) 27.
(d) 30.

2. Who asked Deanna how she can "live up here alone"?
(a) Nannie.
(b) Jewel.
(c) Eddie.
(d) Lusa.

3. What color is Little Rickie's hair?
(a) Red.
(b) Blonde.
(c) Brown.
(d) Black.

4. What accident did Deanna "almost" have when she was first hired?
(a) Getting hit by a tractor.
(b) Accidentally stabbing herself.
(c) Being mauled by a bear.
(d) Falling over the cliff.

5. What color is Deanna's notebook?
(a) Brown.
(b) Black.
(c) Green.
(d) Yellow.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Deanna's father do to diffuse his grief about having to sell their farm?

2. What bible verses regarding God's instruction to man does Garnett quote in his letter?

3. What do Lusa's nephews remind her of?

4. What did Garnett, inadvertently, shoplift from the store?

5. What was Deanna attracted to in college?

Short Essay Questions

1. Do you think the way the townspeople treat Lusa at Cole's wake is right?

2. In Chapter 12, Garnett suspects that Nannie has slandered his name. What is the situation?

3. What is a "windfall" in the forest?

4. In Chapter 15, Lusa finds she is happier than she has been a long time. Explain this change.

5. Why does Lusa feel that her new sisters-in-law do not like her?

6. What is Deanna's demeanor, when Eddie leaves, after staying with her for nine days?

7. According to Garnett's religious beliefs, when is it okay for an animal species to go extinct?

8. Do you think Eddie respects Deanna?

9. How does Deanna equate her husband with the typical "male animal"?

10. What was the occupation of Lusa's grandparents?

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