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

2. When Willy sees Stone Fox up close, what kind of creature does he compare Stone Fox to?
(a) A werewolf.
(b) A giant.
(c) A dragon.
(d) A centaur.

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

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

5. What color are Stone Fox's Samoyeds?
(a) Brown.
(b) White.
(c) Black.
(d) Spotted.

6. What is wrong with Willy the day of the race?
(a) He has a fever and a sore throat.
(b) He is throwing up.
(c) He has frostbite on his second finger of his left hand.
(d) His eye is swollen shut.

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

8. How many dogs does Stone Fox use to pull his sled?
(a) 9.
(b) 12.
(c) 5.
(d) 4.

9. 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 sports coat and khaki pants.
(d) A blue suit and blue tie.

10. Why does Lester look different on the day of the race?
(a) He is sporting a fur hat.
(b) He is wearing a bright red jacket.
(c) He is holding a sign that says, "Go, Willy!"
(d) He is not wearing his white apron.

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

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

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

14. How does Doc Smith feel about Willy using his college money to enter the race?
(a) She thinks he is a jokester.
(b) She thinks he is mentally ill.
(c) She thinks he is a fool.
(d) She thinks he is smart.

15. Which of the following statements does Mayor Smiley NOT say to Willy?
(a) "You don't stand a chance of winning."
(b) "You must be funning, boy."
(c) "I believe in you, son."
(d) "This is not a race for amateurs."

Short Answer Questions

1. When Lester gives Willy the bottle of medicine he came for, what does it look like?

2. What kind of dogs pull Stone Fox's sled?

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

4. What does Dusty do right before the race?

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

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