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

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

3. Why does little Willy think he has an advantage on the race course?
(a) Because he likes hills and the course is covered with them.
(b) Because he marks the trail with special signs that only he could see.
(c) Because he knows that he weighs less than grown men.
(d) Because he travels the first 5 miles of the course every day.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following descriptions of scenery does little Willy NOT notice before he left for the race?

2. What does Dusty do right before the race?

3. What does Grandfather say that gives Willy strength?

4. Why can Searchlight not sleep the night before the big race?

5. What are little Willy's parting words to Stone Fox?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe what Willy believes to be the way out of his problem.

2. Why does Stone Fox hit little Willy?

3. Why does little Willy want to take care of Grandfather?

4. Why does little Willy go into town the night before the race?

5. Explain the difference between the practice schedules of little Willy and Stone Fox.

6. How does Doc Smith feel about Willy entering the dogsled race?

7. Describe Stone Fox's dogsled team.

8. Why does Mr. Foster believe that Willy does not stand a chance in the race?

9. How does Lester feel about little Willy?

10. What does Doc Smith tell Willy when Willy asks why the state needs taxes?

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