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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 pen behind the post office.
(c) In the old, deserted barn.
(d) In the kennel at the vet's building.

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

3. Why does Willy want to take care of his grandfather?
(a) Because his grandfather took care of him when Willy's mother died.
(b) Because Willy's grandfather is rich and Willy knows he'll inherit money if he takes care of his grandfather.
(c) Because Willy gets paid by the state to take care of his grandfather.
(d) Because Willy's mother made him promise to take care of his grandfather.

4. 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 he loves dogs.
(c) Because he wants to see them up close.
(d) Because the Samoyeds are beautiful.

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

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

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

8. What tribe does Stone Fox belong to?
(a) The Shoshone.
(b) The Cherokee.
(c) The Nez Perce.
(d) The Iroquois.

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

10. In what state is the reservation that Stone Fox's people live on now?
(a) Arizona.
(b) New Mexico.
(c) Wyoming.
(d) Utah.

11. What characteristics do NOT describe Lester at the general store?
(a) He is skinny and strong.
(b) He is fat and mean.
(c) He wears a white apron.
(d) He talks with saliva on his lips.

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

13. What kind of dogs pull Stone Fox's sled?
(a) Akitas.
(b) Samoyeds.
(c) Huskies.
(d) Shepherds.

14. How does little Willy feel after he enters the dogsled race?
(a) He feels sick.
(b) He feels great.
(c) He feels foolish.
(d) He feels scared.

15. What does Dusty do right before the race?
(a) He takes a swig from a whiskey bottle.
(b) He plans a party for little Willy after the race.
(c) He gets into a fight with Stone Fox.
(d) He places a bet on little Willy.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Willy says hello to Stone Fox, what does Stone Fox do?

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

3. What does Stone Fox do with the money he earns from winning races?

4. Which of the following people did Willy NOT talk to about his problem?

5. How does Willy make Mr. Foster give him the money from his college account?

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