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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 many miles does the dogsled race cover?
(a) 5 miles.
(b) 10 miles.
(c) 20 miles.
(d) 50 miles.

2. What does little Willy hold in front of Grandfather's face when he declares their farm will never be taken away?
(a) A handful of tax letters.
(b) The dog, Searchlight.
(c) The poster advertising the dogsled race.
(d) A mirror so Grandfather can see his own face.

3. When Willy sees Stone Fox up close, what kind of creature does he compare Stone Fox to?
(a) A dragon.
(b) A werewolf.
(c) A giant.
(d) A centaur.

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 die.
(c) He will start physical therapy.
(d) He will get better.

5. What does Clifford Snyder do right before the race?
(a) He kicks the person next to him.
(b) He wipes his forehead with a handkerchief.
(c) He places a bet on Stone Fox.
(d) He looks at his gold pocket watch.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Lester look different on the day of the race?

2. Who is the president of the bank?

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

4. Which of the following statements does Mayor Smiley NOT say to Willy?

5. What is Doc Smith baking when Willy comes to her house the night before the race?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Stone Fox's dogsled team.

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

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

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

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

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

7. How does Lester feel about little Willy?

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

9. Why does Stone Fox hit little Willy?

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

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