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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Kincaid, what does POW stand for?
(a) Pilgrims of Work.
(b) Prisoners of Worship.
(c) Princes of Worship.
(d) Pirates of Wonder.

2. Who is the first to jump between Everett and Laura when Laura starts striking Everett in Book Two?
(a) Peter.
(b) Kincaid.
(c) Hugh.
(d) Irwin.

3. What does Irwin give Officer Hervano as a token after Officer Hervano attempts to save Irwin in Book Two?
(a) The dog.
(b) His shoe.
(c) His raincoat.
(d) His hat.

4. Where do the Chance boys hide to watch their father's pitching attempts and philosophize together?
(a) The rafters of the shed.
(b) A secret place in the hedge.
(c) Under the floorboards of the shed.
(d) They look out the attic window of their house.

5. What does Grandawma eat for her last meal?
(a) Oatmeal.
(b) Mashed potatoes.
(c) Carrot soup.
(d) A steak.

6. What does Peter give his mother as part of an apology in Book Three?
(a) New lipstick.
(b) A dozen roses.
(c) A new hairbrush.
(d) A basket of oranges.

7. According to Irwin's paper in Book One, how tall is Grandawma?
(a) Five foot two.
(b) Six feet tall.
(c) Four foot eleven.
(d) Five foot eight.

8. What ongoing activity does Irwin begin with Doc Franken while the Chance boys work on landscaping his lot?
(a) An ongoing chess game.
(b) A darts tournament.
(c) A water balloon fight.
(d) A card game.

9. What does Kincaid's piggy bank resemble?
(a) Lou Gehrig.
(b) Babe Ruth.
(c) A horse.
(d) A pig.

10. What does Grandawma give Hugh as a get well gift after this thumb transplant?
(a) A new baseball mitt.
(b) A new bed.
(c) A new car.
(d) A two thousand dollar cashier's check.

11. What song does Hugh compare "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" to in Book Two?
(a) Silent Night.
(b) Happy Birthday.
(c) Amazing Grace.
(d) Stand Up for Jesus.

12. What does Hugh tell Kincaid to do to practice for their fishing trip in Book One?
(a) Practice casting outside.
(b) Practice concentrating, but concentrate on the baseball game.
(c) Practice reeling in his line in the kitchen.
(d) Practice tying flies in the living room.

13. Where does Hugh get transferred to after he is injured playing for the Chicago White Sox?
(a) He is immediately transferred to the U.S. Army team.
(b) A minor league team in Oklahoma.
(c) He is fired and plays just for fun for a city league.
(d) A minor league team in Washington.

14. How does Everett earn his first high school suspension?
(a) Having fist fights.
(b) Stealing food from the lunchroom.
(c) Bringing his dog to school.
(d) Putting a tack on the teacher's chair.

15. Why does Brother Beal call Irwin, "Iron Man Irwin"?
(a) Irwin is so stubborn.
(b) Irwin collects nails.
(c) Irwin has an excellent memory for scriptures.
(d) Irwin is solemn and doesn't use many facial expressions.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does drinking terrify Laura?

2. Who is the grammar teacher that has each of the Chance kids for class?

3. How does Laura punish Peter, Everett, and Kincaid after the Psalm War?

4. What dessert does Laura give Irwin in exchange for guessing a secret in Book One?

5. What is Peter's reaction to the film shown at school about bombs?

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