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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 characteristics do NOT describe Lester at the general store?
(a) He talks with saliva on his lips.
(b) He wears a white apron.
(c) He is skinny and strong.
(d) He is fat and mean.

2. How do little Willy and Searchlight feel right before the race starts?
(a) He and Searchlight are tired and in pain and do not really want to run the race.
(b) He and Searchlight are confident they will win.
(c) He and Searchlight are so nervous they are nauseous.
(d) He and Searchlight are not focused on winning but on mingling with the crowd.

3. Why can Searchlight not sleep the night before the big race?
(a) Because Searchlight never sleeps well.
(b) Because when Willy does not sleep well, Searchlight does not sleep well.
(c) Because Willy is moaning and the noise keeps Searchlight awake.
(d) Because Searchlight has a sore paw.

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

5. What does Doc Smith tell Willy about the race in Chapter 7?
(a) That she is worried he will be injured and wants him to take a first-aid kit.
(b) That she is going to place a big bet on him and Searchlight.
(c) That she will be rooting for him and wants him to win.
(d) That she can give him some medicine to help him stay warm during the race.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does little Willy think he has an advantage on the race course?

2. What story is NOT told of Stone Fox?

3. Who is the president of the bank?

4. What does Willy feed grandfather before he left for the race?

5. What do Willy and Doc Smith believe to be the cause of Grandfather's illness?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. Describe Stone Fox's dogsled team.

7. What does Stone Fox look like?

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

9. Explain how the race is officially started.

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

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