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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. What happens when Willy tries to pet the Samoyeds?
(a) Three of the Samoyeds lick Willy all over the face.
(b) Willy is attacked by all five dogs.
(c) Stone Fox punches Willy in the eye.
(d) The lead dog bites Willy.

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

3. On what day of the week is the dogsled race to take place?
(a) Thursday.
(b) Saturday.
(c) Friday.
(d) Sunday.

4. What does Willy think will happen to his grandfather after he wins the race?
(a) He will stay in bed but will start talking again.
(b) He will start physical therapy.
(c) He will die.
(d) He will get better.

5. What phrase does Lester keep saying over and over?
(a) "I should have bet on Stone Fox."
(b) "Sign up for the race for youngsters instead, Willy."
(c) "Your grandfather is crazy not to be here."
(d) "You can do it, Willy."

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. How much is the entrance fee for the dogsled race?

4. Where are the dogsled races held each year?

5. Why do little Willy and Searchlight go into town on the night before the race?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the book mean when it says little Willy "met the situation head on"?

2. When little Willy meets Stone Fox in the barn, what does he tell Stone Fox?

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

4. Describe Stone Fox's dogsled team.

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

6. Explain how the race is officially started.

7. What is little Willy's attitude the morning of the race?

8. What does Willy do to try to solve Grandfather's problem?

9. What does Stone Fox look like?

10. How does little Willy feel after he gets his money and enters the race?

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