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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. Where does Riddley hide the yellerboy stone?
(a) In Lissener's pocket.
(b) In Goodparley's pocket.
(c) In an abandoned shelter.
(d) In the fit up.

2. The night of Potter's mishap, where does Riddley sleep?
(a) On top of the gate house with Lorna.
(b) He slept alone in his shelter.
(c) He slept in the divvy.
(d) He slept in his shelter with Lorna.

3. What happens to Durster Potter on the men's third time at the diggings?
(a) He trips on a hole in the path and breaks his leg.
(b) He twists his ankle.
(c) He is killed by the dogs.
(d) He tries to start another fight with Riddley.

4. What was the weather like when Riddley woke the morning after his connexion?
(a) It was still raining.
(b) Sky was heavy and grey, and it was still with no wind.
(c) It was cold and slightly cloudy.
(d) The sun was shining.

5. Who comes to lead Riddley when he runs away from the work site?
(a) Lorna Elswint.
(b) Goodparley.
(c) Belnot Phist.
(d) The black dog.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who wants Riddley to hand over the item that he finds in the hole?

2. On the day he runs away, what does Riddley see as he leaves the dead town?

3. After Durster's mishap the previous day, what do Riddley and the work crew feel as they set off toward Widders Dump?

4. After Goodparley and Granser die, where does Riddley go?

5. What happens when Riddley tries to get Lissener to quit talking the first night they are together?

Short Essay Questions

1. After Riddley's first connexion, what was it like for him at breakfast?

2. What happens when Riddley walks ahead of the other men when they are jobbing for a second time?

3. Describe the Punch show that Orfing and Riddley do at Weaping Form.

4. After Riddley releases Lissener from the hole, he and Lissener head toward Fork Stone. Describe the story that Riddley remembers.

5. What does Riddley find in the diggings the third day he goes to them?

6. What do the Eusa folk do during the some poasyum according to Lissener?

7. Riddley returns to Widders Dump and finds Goodparley there. Why does Riddley give Goodparley the stones?

8. Why does Riddley dump Belnot Phist in the mud the third day at the diggings?

9. Why do Lissener and Riddley decide to separate?

10. After Riddley releases Lissener from the hole, they head toward Fork Stone. What happens when Lissener won't quit talking?

(see the answer keys)

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