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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7-8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Willy want to take care of his grandfather?
(a) Because Willy's grandfather is rich and Willy knows he'll inherit money if he takes care of his grandfather.
(b) Because his grandfather took care of him when Willy's mother died.
(c) Because Willy gets paid by the state to take care of his grandfather.
(d) Because Willy's mother made him promise to take care of his grandfather.

2. What does Willy think will happen to his grandfather after he wins the race?
(a) He will start physical therapy.
(b) He will get better.
(c) He will die.
(d) He will stay in bed but will start talking again.

3. When Lester gives Willy the bottle of medicine he came for, what does it look like?
(a) Cherry soda.
(b) Black coffee.
(c) Root beer.
(d) Dirty milk.

4. Which of the following does NOT happen to little Willy feel right before the race starts?
(a) His feet itch.
(b) His throat gets dry.
(c) His hands start to sweat.
(d) His heart thumps.

5. Which of the following reasons is NOT a reason the townspeople think that Stone Fox will probably win the race?
(a) Because they see him practice thousands of times in the week before the race.
(b) Because he has a beautiful team of dogs.
(c) Because he has never lost a race.
(d) Because he is big, strong, and powerful.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Grandfather get the old wooden sled that carried Willy to school?

2. Why does little Willy tell Stone Fox that Willy has to win the race?

3. Where are the dogsled races held each year?

4. Where did Stone Fox's tribe live before they were forced to go to a reservation?

5. Why can Searchlight not sleep the night before the big race?

(see the answer key)

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