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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who finally gets the truth out of Caleb about who killed Landry?
(a) George.
(b) Prentiss.
(c) Isabelle.
(d) August.

2. Who tries to stop Caleb from bursting in on the Weblers' meeting in Chapter 12?
(a) Mr. Sullivan.
(b) Mrs. Foster.
(c) Mrs. Webler.
(d) The Weblers' assistant.

3. Who is Wade Webler meeting with in Chapter 12?
(a) General Glass.
(b) Ezra.
(c) Mrs. Foster.
(d) George.

4. What does Isabelle notice about the inside of the prostitute's house?
(a) It is dirty.
(b) It is very hot.
(c) It is very large.
(d) It is completely white.

5. In Chapter 12, what does George ask Caleb to do regarding Prentiss and Landry?
(a) Take them out for a drink.
(b) Make an effort to be civil to them.
(c) Not speak to them.
(d) Pay them.

6. What does Prentiss fantasize about with the person who poses as his cousin in Chapter 20?
(a) Going to college.
(b) Running away together.
(c) Starting a business.
(d) Becoming astronomers.

7. What does the prostitute tell Isabelle about George in Chapter 19?
(a) He is not very polite.
(b) He is always angry.
(c) He only ever wants to talk.
(d) He does not come to see her any longer.

8. Who does George try to ask for help in getting justice for Landry in Chapter 17?
(a) Wade.
(b) General Glass.
(c) James.
(d) Ted.

9. What is Ted's alibi for when Landry was killed?
(a) He was working in his own fields.
(b) He was at the general store.
(c) He was out of town.
(d) He was in church.

10. What does Prentiss's visitor posing as his cousin use to bargain with Hackstedde?
(a) Her connection with the mafia.
(b) Money.
(c) Her connection with a butcher.
(d) Free visits with prostitutes.

11. What does Isabelle carry with her in Chapter 19?
(a) A basket of fruit.
(b) A knife.
(c) A pair of mittens.
(d) A radio.

12. In Chapter 21, where does Caleb find a gun?
(a) The cellar.
(b) The country store.
(c) His father's stable.
(d) His bedroom.

13. In Chapter 18, what does Caleb tell August he thought he was once?
(a) Angry.
(b) Hurt.
(c) Sensible.
(d) Honest.

14. What does Isabelle implore Caleb to do on his journey once he is settled?
(a) Write to her.
(b) Call her.
(c) Come back to visit.
(d) Find a good person to marry.

15. Who is the sheriff who ends up on Landry's case?
(a) Ted Morton.
(b) Lamar Hackstedde.
(c) Winston Webler.
(d) Henry James.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mildred tell Isabelle about George in Chapter 19?

2. Why does Prentiss tell George he did what he did to Wade in Chapter 18?

3. What does Isabelle leave on Landry's grave marker?

4. What does Isabelle insist on sending with the men on their journey?

5. What does Prentiss say he is going to do when he finds out who killed Landry?

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