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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long does Grandfather go without talking before Willy makes up hand signals?
(a) 5 hours.
(b) 6 months.
(c) 3 days.
(d) Over 3 weeks.

2. Which of the following does NOT describe Clifford Snyder?
(a) He is short with a small head.
(b) He has bright green eyes.
(c) He has a droopy mustache.
(d) He is a city slicker.

3. What does Clifford Snyder's voice sound like?
(a) The whisper of the wind.
(b) The rush of a waterfall.
(c) The twang of a ricocheting bullet.
(d) The screech of a hawk.

4. What do Clifford Snyder's teeth look like?
(a) They have black cavity holes in them.
(b) They are pearly white.
(c) They are yellow and tobacco-stained.
(d) They are mostly capped with gold.

5. How old is little Willy?
(a) 10 years old.
(b) 6 years old.
(c) 15 years old.
(d) 12 years old.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long has the state been sending letters to Grandfather about the tax bill?

2. What signal does Grandfather use to mean yes?

3. What color is Doc Smith's hair?

4. Which activity will Willy NOT do after school?

5. What happens when little Willy goes back to sleep instead of getting up like Grandfather asked?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does little WIlly tell Doc Smith about his grandfather that causes her to think something is wrong?

2. Describe the character of Doc Smith.

3. What words and phrases does Clifford Snyder use when he talks to Grandfather?

4. What does little Willy do that frustrates Doc Smith while she is examining Grandfather?

5. What are Grandfather's predictions for this year's crop?

6. Explain what winter is like in Wyoming.

7. How does Grandfather defend Willy's behavior to Mrs. Williams?

8. How does little Willy earn his college money?

9. What is the first thing that WIlly thinks will make Grandfather better?

10. Why is Willy disappointed after he brings in the harvest and sells the potatoes?

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