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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Grandfather do when Willy asks him if they should sell the farm?
(a) Grandfather does nothing, not even hand signals.
(b) Grandfather pulls the blankets over his head.
(c) Grandfather violently shakes his head no.
(d) Grandfather eagerly shakes his head yes.

2. What are little Willy's parting words to Stone Fox?
(a) "Just because you are big doesn't mean you can win everything."
(b) "I'm sorry we both can't win."
(c) "Does your Indian blood make you a better dogsled racer?"
(d) "Maybe we could get together after the race."

3. What does Grandfather say that gives Willy strength?
(a) Where there's a will, there's a way.
(b) Sticks and stones may break my bones.
(c) No pain. No gain.
(d) Finders keepers. Losers weepers.

4. Which of the following people did Willy NOT talk to about his problem?
(a) Stone Fox.
(b) Lester at the general store.
(c) Hank, who swept up at the post office.
(d) His teacher, Miss Williams.

5. What happens when Willy tries to pet the Samoyeds?
(a) Willy is attacked by all five dogs.
(b) Three of the Samoyeds lick Willy all over the face.
(c) Stone Fox punches Willy in the eye.
(d) The lead dog bites Willy.

6. How many miles does the dogsled race cover?
(a) 20 miles.
(b) 10 miles.
(c) 50 miles.
(d) 5 miles.

7. What does Willy feed grandfather before he left for the race?
(a) Bacon and eggs.
(b) Biscuits and gravy.
(c) Steak and potatoes.
(d) Oatmeal.

8. Which of the following descriptions of scenery does little Willy NOT notice before he left for the race?
(a) The flowers in the meadow.
(b) The Teton Mountains.
(c) The roof covered with freshly fallen snow.
(d) The clear blue sky.

9. What is Doc Smith baking when Willy comes to her house the night before the race?
(a) Cherry pie.
(b) Pecan rolls.
(c) Cinnamon cake.
(d) Wheat bread.

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

11. What does Stone Fox do with the money he earns from winning races?
(a) He purchases turquoise jewelry.
(b) He gets enough food and supplies for him and his dogs to get through the winter.
(c) He buys back land in Utah for his people.
(d) He buys more dogs.

12. How do little Willy and Searchlight feel right before the race starts?
(a) He and Searchlight are tired and in pain and do not really want to run the race.
(b) He and Searchlight are confident they will win.
(c) He and Searchlight are not focused on winning but on mingling with the crowd.
(d) He and Searchlight are so nervous they are nauseous.

13. What does Willy think will happen to his grandfather after he wins the race?
(a) He will stay in bed but will start talking again.
(b) He will start physical therapy.
(c) He will get better.
(d) He will die.

14. Why do little Willy and Searchlight go into town on the night before the race?
(a) To take a final practice run.
(b) To check for mail at the post office.
(c) To get Grandfather more medicine.
(d) To get some extra food for Searchlight.

15. Why does Doc Smith say that the state needs taxes?
(a) So the state can take care of people who cannot take care of themselves.
(b) So the state can build better highways.
(c) So the state can send their employees on expensive trips.
(d) So the state can improve the quality of education.

Short Answer Questions

1. How much is the entrance fee for the dogsled race?

2. Why does Lester look different on the day of the race?

3. What does Doc Smith tell Willy about the race in Chapter 7?

4. Which of the following reasons is NOT a reason the townspeople think that Stone Fox will probably win the race?

5. Where did Stone Fox's tribe live before they were forced to go to a reservation?

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