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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 is the race officially started?
(a) A man yells, "Ready. Set. Go."
(b) A pistol is fired.
(c) The clock strikes one.
(d) A red flag is waved.

2. On his way out of town on the night before the race, where does Willy hear dogs barking?
(a) In the pen behind the post office.
(b) In the old, deserted barn.
(c) In the pasture off of South Road.
(d) In the kennel at the vet's building.

3. How does little Willy feel after he enters the dogsled race?
(a) He feels great.
(b) He feels foolish.
(c) He feels sick.
(d) He feels scared.

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

5. How much is the entrance fee for the dogsled race?
(a) $50.
(b) $10.
(c) $25.
(d) $100.

Short Answer Questions

1. What phrase does Lester keep saying over and over?

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

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

4. Which of the following activities does Willie NOT like to do?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Explain how the race is officially started.

3. What is wrong with little Willy the day of the race?

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

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

6. What does Stone Fox look like?

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

8. What does Stone Fox do with the money he wins from racing?

9. Describe Stone Fox's dogsled team.

10. Why is Chapter Five titled "The Way"?

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