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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 10-11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Tansy take out of Miss Arbuckle's coffin?
(a) History book.
(b) Maple pointer.
(c) Walnut pointer.
(d) Book of poetry.

2. Where does Aunt Maud land when the horses are spooked coming home from the funeral?
(a) In a clump of cattails.
(b) In a swamp.
(c) Bed of watercress.
(d) By a cypress tree.

3. How big is the hole Lloyd burned in the shirt Aunt Maud made him?
(a) Size of a silver dollar.
(b) Size of a quarter.
(c) Size of a nickel.
(d) Size of a penny.

4. When Tansy reads the Sweet Singer's poem about the Culver's accident, what poet does she say the Singer is not?
(a) James Whitcomb Riley.
(b) Matthew Arnold.
(c) Mary Robinson.
(d) William Blake

5. How far from home do Russell and Lloyd camp after the Chase Special comes through?
(a) 2 1/2 miles.
(b) Almost 3 miles.
(c) 1 1/2 miles.
(d) Not 2 miles.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was J.W. supposed to run?

2. What is the name of the paper O.C. is reading in Chapter 9?

3. What does Preacher Parr say was the cause of Miss Arbuckle's death?

4. When was a law enacted that says children between 6 and 16 have to go to school?

5. In Chapter 11, what does Charlie think he has to do before he and Russell can leave for the Dakotas?

(see the answer key)

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