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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is NOT something that happens in Wyoming during the winter?
(a) The sun shines for just 3 hours per day.
(b) There's clean, soft snow everywhere.
(c) The air is clear and crisp.
(d) The rivers are all frozen.

2. How much money does Grandfather owe in taxes?
(a) $250.00.
(b) $3000.00.
(c) $500.
(d) $1000.00

3. What signal does Grandfather use to mean yes?
(a) He turns over onto his side.
(b) He puts his palm up on the mattress.
(c) He crosses his legs.
(d) He puts his palm down on the mattress.

4. What state does little Willy live in?
(a) Arizona.
(b) Wyoming.
(c) Montana.
(d) Colorado.

5. Where did Grandfather get the old wooden sled that carried Willy to school?
(a) Grandfather bought it from the general store.
(b) Grandfather found it in an antique shop.
(c) Grandfather traded the sled for one of Searchlight's puppies.
(d) Grandfather purchased the sled from the Indians.

6. 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.

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

8. What happens to Grandfather when little Willy harvests the crop?
(a) Grandfather is so happy he dances a jig.
(b) Grandfather does not get better.
(c) Grandfather gives Willy part of the money for his college fund.
(d) Grandfather dies.

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

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

11. What weapon does Clifford Snyder have?
(a) A hammer.
(b) An axe.
(c) A pocket knife.
(d) A derringer.

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

13. What is little Willy's dog named?
(a) Blackie.
(b) Flash.
(c) Searchlight.
(d) Spot.

14. How old is Willy's dog?
(a) 10 years old.
(b) 8 weeks old.
(c) 2 years old.
(d) 6 months old.

15. What does little Willy make in the mornings for breakfast?
(a) Eggs and bacon.
(b) Oatmeal mush.
(c) Pancakes.
(d) Biscuits and gravy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Willie need to rent in order to get the harvest done?

2. What promise does little Willy make to Searchlight?

3. What does little Willy do that causes Doc Smith to get a little annoyed with him?

4. What time does Grandfather get up in the morning?

5. How big is the white spot on Willy's dog's head?

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