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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is in full bloom in August?
(a) Clover.
(b) Coneflowers.
(c) Sage.
(d) Hibiscus.

2. What did Lester Kriegbaum do when he got a whipping from Miss Arbuckle?
(a) Played his harmonica.
(b) Hummed a tune.
(c) Ate a snack.
(d) Brought a book to read.

3. Where does the train the Case Special come from?
(a) St. Cloud, Minnesota.
(b) Oshkosh, Wisconsin.
(c) Bloomington, Minnesota.
(d) Racine, Wisconsin.

4. What is Tansy cooking when Russell and Lloyd get home in Chapter 4?
(a) Eggs and bacon.
(b) Oatmeal and toast.
(c) Eggs and ham.
(d) Eggs.

5. How far are the Culvers from the mourners' bench for Miss Arbuckle's funeral?
(a) 3 pews.
(b) 4 pews.
(c) 1 pew.
(d) 2 pews.

6. What was the name of the schoolmaster in the early years?
(a) Experience Leviston.
(b) John Mather.
(c) Dancell Barbon.
(d) Increase Whittlesey.

7. Who did Miss Arbuckle room and board with?
(a) Mrs. Roberts.
(b) Mrs. Wilson.
(c) Mrs. Primrose.
(d) Mrs. Cooper.

8. How many students graduated last spring?
(a) 3.
(b) 1.
(c) 4.
(d) 2.

9. How many of the Culver's cows are milked?
(a) 1/3.
(b) 1/4.
(c) 1/2.
(d) 3/4.

10. Where does the school board meet in Chapter 6?
(a) Culver's parlor.
(b) Embree's parlor.
(c) Schoolhouse.
(d) Church.

11. How old is Russell when Miss Arbuckle dies?
(a) 15.
(b) 13.
(c) 16.
(d) 14.

12. What color ribbon does Tansy have in her straw hat for Miss Arbuckle's coffin?
(a) Brown.
(b) Purple.
(c) Navy.
(d) Black.

13. What type of shirt does Mr. Culver wear to Miss Arbuckle's funeral?
(a) Blue button-down.
(b) Special occasion.
(c) White button-down.
(d) Sunday.

14. What does Preacher Parr say was the cause of Miss Arbuckle's death?
(a) Old age.
(b) Gluttony.
(c) The children she taught.
(d) Bad water.

15. What county do Russell and Lloyd live in?
(a) Parke.
(b) Dubois.
(c) Montgomery.
(d) Warren.

Short Answer Questions

1. What startles the Culver horses on their way home from the funeral?

2. Where do Russell and Lloyd came out after the Case Special comes through?

3. Where do the men and boys gather to see the Case special?

4. How tall is Charlie in Chapter 3?

5. What time of day do Russell and Lloyd learn that Miss Arbuckle died?

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