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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 kind of animal does Homer say smiles just like Smelt?
(a) A wasp.
(b) A hyena.
(c) A snake.
(d) A hippo.

2. What does Smelt say Homer can't outrun?
(a) His knife.
(b) His tomahawk.
(c) His fists.
(d) His gun.

3. What does Mrs. Bean say is amazing about the snake in Homer's story?
(a) It speaks.
(b) It has a spine.
(c) It smiles.
(d) It has a neck.

4. What does Homer say the cider in the cellar has turned into?
(a) Vinegar.
(b) Slime.
(c) Acid.
(d) Water.

5. Why does Mr. Brewster say he can't get a gun?
(a) He doesn't have the money.
(b) He is sworn to peace.
(c) He can't leave his house.
(d) Guns are illegal.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Homer say enters the parlor at the end of chapter eight?

2. Who does Homer think his uncle has gone to fetch?

3. What is the title of chapter four?

4. What have Stink and Smelt built a shelter out of?

5. Why does Homer say they call his town Smelt?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Homer describe the calm feeling he feels as he and Smelt get closer to the mine?

2. Why does Squint become angry with Homer in this section?

3. What does Homer tell Stink and Smell about his Uncle?

4. In what way does Homer show his naivety in this section?

5. How does Homer save Samuel's life in this section?

6. Why does Samuel say Stink and Smell have no right to keep him?

7. Summarize chapter twelve.

8. How does Homer describe Jebediah Brewster?

9. How does Homer describe Mr. Mr Brewster's pit?

10. What is the Underground Railroad?

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