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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. Which of the following statements does Clifford Snyder NOT make to Grandfather?
(a) "It is the law."
(b) "Maybe we can get you more time to pay."
(c) "If you do not pay . . . we have our ways."
(d) "You are no better than other folks."

2. Why can Searchlight and Willy go so fast on the trails home?
(a) Because they run the same way hundreds of times.
(b) Because the ice on the trial helps them slide faster than ever before.
(c) Because she eats special food that makes her really fast.
(d) Because little Willy whips her to make her speed up.

3. How old is Willy's dog?
(a) 8 weeks old.
(b) 6 months old.
(c) 10 years old.
(d) 2 years old.

4. What does Willy do for Grandfather every night when he gets home?
(a) Willy cooks steak and potatoes for dinner.
(b) Willy plays checkers with Grandfather.
(c) Willy combs Grandfather's hair.
(d) Willy washes Grandfather's bed sheets.

5. What is the name of Doc Smith's horse?
(a) Thunder.
(b) King.
(c) Mighty.
(d) Rex.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Willie need to rent in order to get the harvest done?

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

3. How does Willy know how much food to order for the winter?

4. According to little Willy, what season is the most beautiful time of year in Montana?

5. After Grandfather makes breakfast, what does he say to little Willy?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Grandfather do that taught little Willy never to sleep past breakfast?

2. What was one of the funniest jokes Grandfather ever played on little Willy?

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

4. Why is the church clock important in little Willy's daily routine?

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

6. How does little Willy discover that Grandfather does not have any money?

7. How does Willy get the potatoes plowed?

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

9. Who is Clifford Snyder?

10. Discuss the hand signals that little Willy and Grandfather devise.

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