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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Lester gives Willy the bottle of medicine he came for, what does it look like?
(a) Cherry soda.
(b) Dirty milk.
(c) Black coffee.
(d) Root beer.

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

3. Where did Stone Fox's tribe live before they were forced to go to a reservation?
(a) Utah.
(b) Arizona.
(c) Montana.
(d) New Mexico.

4. What is the one thing that Willy once killed?
(a) A wolf.
(b) A racoon.
(c) A bird.
(d) A bear.

5. Why can Searchlight not sleep the night before the big race?
(a) Because Searchlight has a sore paw.
(b) Because Searchlight never sleeps well.
(c) Because Willy is moaning and the noise keeps Searchlight awake.
(d) Because when Willy does not sleep well, Searchlight does not sleep well.

6. What tribe lives with Stone Fox's people on the reservation?
(a) The Cheyenne.
(b) The Nez Perce.
(c) The Arapaho.
(d) The Iroquois.

7. Which of the following does NOT happen to little Willy feel right before the race starts?
(a) His feet itch.
(b) His heart thumps.
(c) His hands start to sweat.
(d) His throat gets dry.

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

9. 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 send their employees on expensive trips.
(c) So the state can improve the quality of education.
(d) So the state can build better highways.

10. What does Willy wear when he goes to the bank?
(a) A deep red sweater and dark jeans.
(b) A clean pair of overalls and flannel shirt.
(c) A blue suit and blue tie.
(d) A sports coat and khaki pants.

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

12. Why does little Willy think he has an advantage on the race course?
(a) Because he likes hills and the course is covered with them.
(b) Because he travels the first 5 miles of the course every day.
(c) Because he marks the trail with special signs that only he could see.
(d) Because he knows that he weighs less than grown men.

13. What habit does Mr. Foster exhibit?
(a) He bites his nails.
(b) He smokes cigars.
(c) He constantly rubs his nose.
(d) He chews on peppermints all the time.

14. How much is the cash prize for winning the dogsled race?
(a) $1,000.
(b) $500.
(c) $250.
(d) $2000.

15. Which of the following does Lester NOT say to little Willy?
(a) "Good luck, son!"
(b) "You got a heap of courage."
(c) "I admire you."
(d) "You don't have a chance!"

Short Answer Questions

1. What is NOT one of the reasons for Willy wanting to pet the Samoyeds?

2. What is wrong with Willy the day of the race?

3. On what day of the week is the dogsled race to take place?

4. What does Willy think will happen to his grandfather after he wins the race?

5. Which of the following people is not present to watch the race?

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