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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 9-10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens when little Willy goes back to sleep instead of getting up like Grandfather asked?
(a) Grandfather beats him.
(b) Grandfather makes him a second plate of eggs.
(c) Little Willy has to make his own breakfast.
(d) Little Willy's breakfast gets taken to the chicken coop.

2. How much does the crowd bet on little Willy and Searchlight to win the race?
(a) Not one cent.
(b) $10.
(c) $100.
(d) $50.

3. What does Stone Fox take out of his sled as he stands next to little Willy?
(a) His rifle.
(b) His pocketknife.
(c) His torch.
(d) His bear fur coat.

4. According to Grandfather, what is the crop going to be like?
(a) The worst ever.
(b) A poor yield because of locust damage.
(c) A poor crop because of drought.
(d) The best ever.

5. When dioes Searchlight pour on the steam?
(a) Four miles from the finish line.
(b) At the five-mile point.
(c) When the town buildings come into view a half mile from the finish line.
(d) Three miles from the starting line.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the crowd react after Searchlight dies?

2. What does Mr. Foster think Willy ought to do to solve the tax problem?

3. What story is NOT told of Stone Fox?

4. How is the race officially started?

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

(see the answer key)

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