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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to little Willy, what season is the most beautiful time of year in Montana?
(a) Winter.
(b) Spring.
(c) Summer.
(d) Fall.

2. Which of the following statements does Clifford Snyder NOT make to Grandfather?
(a) "It is the law."
(b) "You are no better than other folks."
(c) "If you do not pay . . . we have our ways."
(d) "Maybe we can get you more time to pay."

3. Which of the following does NOT describe a city slicker?
(a) They have soft, pink hands.
(b) They dress like they are going to a wedding.
(c) They are always drinking coffee.
(d) They do not know potatoes from peanuts.

4. What does Doc Smith say is going to happen to Grandfather?
(a) He is going to need physical therapy.
(b) He is going to help with the harvest.
(c) He is going to be better tomorrow.
(d) He is going to die.

5. Which of the following does NOT describe Clifford Snyder?
(a) He is short with a small head.
(b) He is a city slicker.
(c) He has bright green eyes.
(d) He has a droopy mustache.

6. What does Clifford Snyder's voice sound like?
(a) The twang of a ricocheting bullet.
(b) The rush of a waterfall.
(c) The whisper of the wind.
(d) The screech of a hawk.

7. What instrument does Grandfather play?
(a) The fiddle.
(b) The harmonica.
(c) The flute.
(d) The piano.

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

9. How does Willy plow the crop?
(a) Willy puts a harness over his head and pulls the plow himself.
(b) Searchlight pulls the plow.
(c) A team of five Samoyeds pulls it.
(d) His neighbor rents his horse to him.

10. What does Doc Smith say is wrong with Grandfather?
(a) He is paralyzed.
(b) He has given up on life.
(c) He has stomach poisoning.
(d) He has cancer.

11. What does Willie need to rent in order to get the harvest done?
(a) An ox to cultivate the field.
(b) A wagon to hold the crop.
(c) A horse to pull the plow.
(d) A tractor to dig the crop.

12. After Grandfather makes breakfast, what does he say to little Willy?
(a) "Hurry up, or you'll be eating with the chickens."
(b) "Eat fast. You'll get gas."
(c) "Don't worry. Be happy."
(d) "Take your time. We've got all day."

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

14. Where in the house does Grandfather hide his money?
(a) Under the floorboards in little Willy's bedroom.
(b) In the back of the kitchen cabinets.
(c) In a tin in the medicine chest.
(d) Under a blanket in the barn.

15. Who does little Willy sell the crop to?
(a) Mr. Leeks.
(b) Doc Smith.
(c) Stone Fox.
(d) Mrs. Peacock.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long does Grandfather go without talking before Willy makes up hand signals?

2. How much money does little Willy have in his college savings?

3. What does WIlly's teacher say about Willy?

4. What does Willy tell Clifford Snyder about dogs?

5. When does school start for Willy?

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