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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 3-4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What signal does Grandfather use to mean no?
(a) He puts his palm down on the mattress.
(b) He turns over onto his side.
(c) He crosses his legs.
(d) He puts his palm up on the mattress.

2. In what stage of life is Doc Smith?
(a) Doc Smith is in middle age, about 45 years old.
(b) Doc Smith is a mother with young children.
(c) Doc Smith is just out of medical school.
(d) Doc Smith is an old woman.

3. How far is the schoolhouse from Grandfather and Willy's farm?
(a) 2,000 feet.
(b) 3 blocks.
(c) 5 miles.
(d) 15 miles.

4. When does school start for Willy?
(a) On the first day of summer.
(b) When it starts to snow.
(c) When the rainy season moves in.
(d) On the last day of winter.

5. When do Searchlight and little Willy head home?
(a) When school lets out.
(b) When they hear Grandfather call for them.
(c) When the clock strikes 6.
(d) When the moon rises over the horizon.

Short Answer Questions

1. What crop does little WIlly and his Grandfather raise?

2. After Grandfather makes breakfast, what does he say to little Willy?

3. What does Willy find in the strongbox that used to hold Grandfather's money?

4. What does Willy tell Clifford Snyder about dogs?

5. According to Grandfather, what is the crop going to be like?

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