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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 is a komp?
(a) A bridge.
(b) A paddle.
(c) A boat.
(d) A ferry.

2. What holiday does Mikulas compare to?
(a) Halloween.
(b) Thanksgiving.
(c) Valentine's Day.
(d) Christmas.

3. Why is Kate so happy about Marton quickly selling his horses?
(a) Now she doesn't have to care for the horses.
(b) Now he can have extra money.
(c) Now they can go home faster.
(d) Now he can play with her.

4. Why does Kate like the food on the farm?
(a) It stays warmer.
(b) It is healthier.
(c) She is more active.
(d) She helps make it.

5. How long does Marton say it has been since he has seen Mikulas?
(a) 10 years.
(b) 20 years.
(c) 5 years.
(d) 30 years.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Kate not recognize the man dressed as Mikulas?

2. How many chickens does Marton offer the gypsies?

3. What parts of the field are not harvested?

4. Where does Kate teach her lessons?

5. What does the rooster eat at the beehive?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Kate avoid being tied up by the gypsies when they want to kidnap her?

2. What does Kate want Csaba to do?

3. What ends up delaying the trip of the man dressed up as Mikulas?

4. What does Jancsi do during the stampede?

5. Why does Marton decide to hold a round-up?

6. How does Jancsi help Kate when she goes swimming?

7. Who is Mikulas?

8. What happens just after Mother tells the story about the rooster?

9. What do Jancsi and Kate ask Mikulas to do with what he brought them?

10. Why does the man who buys Marton's horses call him a fool?

(see the answer keys)

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