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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 does Mama react to Irwin's prayer at the supper table in Book Two?
(a) She runs into the kitchen closet and laughs.
(b) She scolds Irwin.
(c) She remains plain faced and doesn't react to the prayer.
(d) She sheds a few tears of joy.

2. In Book Two, how many miles does Hugh start to run several times a week?
(a) Six.
(b) Twenty.
(c) Ten.
(d) Four.

3. What relaxation technique does Peter practice in his closet in Book Three?
(a) Yoga.
(b) Massage.
(c) Meditation.
(d) Hypnosis.

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

5. Which classmate of Kincaid's has a hair lip that causes a speech impediment?
(a) Roger.
(b) Harvey.
(c) Vera.
(d) Micah.

Short Answer Questions

1. What three things do Laura and Hugh fight about in Book One that prompts her to take the twins up to Spokane?

2. Where do the Chance boys hide to watch their father's pitching attempts and philosophize together?

3. What does Grandawma give Hugh as a get well gift after this thumb transplant?

4. What type of car does Doc Franken drive?

5. Why does drinking terrify Laura?

Short Essay Questions

1. What reason does Papa give for Mama expecting twins in Chapter 1?

2. Why does Hugh excuse Irwin from the room when he talks to the boys alone at the end of Book Two?

3. What do the boys make a pact to pray for at the end of Book Two?

4. How does Everett's appearance change after Laura stops doing his domestic duties?

5. What reason does Hugh give to the boys for Laura's devotion to her religion?

6. What do the Twins do for Grandawma as a token of their love and affection after she dies?

7. How does Hugh compare devotion to professional baseball to devotion to religion?

8. How does Laura respond to the apology and gifts from Peter, Everett, and Kincaid in Book Three?

9. As Peter begins to ask and contemplate deep questions in Book Two, where does he turn to seek answers?

10. What is Peter's opinion on miracles?

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