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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Clifford Snyder say they are going to do to Grandfather's farm?
(a) The state is going to take it away from Grandfather.
(b) The state is going to make it into a community garden.
(c) The state is going to beat Grandfather up.
(d) The state is going to burn it down.

3. Why does Willy take the time and effort to ask Mayor Smiley this special question?
(a) Because he wants to make sure he will not be disqualified.
(b) Because he wants to verify that all the teams will be given the same chance.
(c) Because he wants Mayor Smiley to loan him money to save the farm.
(d) Because he wants Mayor Smiley to feel sorry for him.

4. Who does Clifford Snyder work for?
(a) The State of Wyoming.
(b) The general store.
(c) The Mayor's office.
(d) The bank.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which of the following descriptions of scenery does little Willy NOT notice before he left for the race?

3. Which person starts to run to little Willy but decides against it?

4. What signal does Grandfather use to mean yes?

5. Where in the house does Grandfather hide his money?

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