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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Willy says hello to Stone Fox, what does Stone Fox do?
(a) He shouts, "Hey!"
(b) He shakes WIlly's hand.
(c) He says nothing and does nothing.
(d) He waves.

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

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

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

5. Why can Willy not sleep the night before the big race?
(a) Because he is having doubts about entering the race.
(b) Because he has an upset stomach.
(c) Because he is hungry.
(d) Because his eye is hurting him.

6. On his way out of town on the night before the race, where does Willy hear dogs barking?
(a) In the pasture off of South Road.
(b) In the old, deserted barn.
(c) In the pen behind the post office.
(d) In the kennel at the vet's building.

7. On what day of the week is the dogsled race to take place?
(a) Thursday.
(b) Friday.
(c) Sunday.
(d) Saturday.

8. How much is the entrance fee for the dogsled race?
(a) $10.
(b) $50.
(c) $100.
(d) $25.

9. In what month is the dogsled held?
(a) January.
(b) December.
(c) February.
(d) April.

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

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

12. What is NOT one of the reasons for Willy wanting to pet the Samoyeds?
(a) Because he wants to give them a drug to make them sluggish.
(b) Because the Samoyeds are beautiful.
(c) Because he loves dogs.
(d) Because he wants to see them up close.

13. What does Doc Smith tell Willy about the race in Chapter 7?
(a) That she is going to place a big bet on him and Searchlight.
(b) That she is worried he will be injured and wants him to take a first-aid kit.
(c) That she can give him some medicine to help him stay warm during the race.
(d) That she will be rooting for him and wants him to win.

14. How is the race officially started?
(a) A man yells, "Ready. Set. Go."
(b) A pistol is fired.
(c) The clock strikes one.
(d) A red flag is waved.

15. Which of the following does NOT describe Mayor Smiley?
(a) He puts his feet on his desk.
(b) He sits in a bright red chair in a large office.
(c) He eats a bologna sandwich as he talks.
(d) He uses a silk handkerchief.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Willy feed grandfather before he left for the race?

3. How many dogs does Stone Fox use to pull his sled?

4. Why do little Willy and Searchlight go into town on the night before the race?

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

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