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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How old might scholars be who come back for more schooling, especially when they learn you have to know how to sign your name?
(a) 17.
(b) 22.
(c) 18 or 19.
(d) 20 or 25.

3. Who is the first to smell smoke on the first day of school?
(a) Charlie.
(b) Little Britches.
(c) Flopears.
(d) Russell.

4. How often will Russell have to take down and clean the stovepipe to make restitution for the fire?
(a) Every 2 weeks.
(b) Once a week.
(c) Every 20 school days.
(d) Every ten school days.

5. How many students do there have to be to keep the school open?
(a) 10.
(b) 12.
(c) 8.
(d) 6.

6. Who works on fixing the boys' privy in Chapter 10?
(a) Russell, Charlie, Lloyd, and Lester.
(b) Russell, Charlie, and Glenn.
(c) Russell, Charlie, Lloyd, and Flopears.
(d) Russell, Charlie, and Lloyd.

7. In Chapter 15, how high do the students know their multiplication tables?
(a) Up to 12.
(b) Up to 9.
(c) Up to 8.
(d) Up to 10.

8. How much does Russell think the school stove weighs?
(a) 1/2 of a ton.
(b) 300 pounds.
(c) 500 pounds.
(d) 1/3 of a ton.

9. Who accidentally throws a ball and hits Charlie?
(a) Flopears.
(b) Lester..
(c) Glenn.
(d) Russell.

10. On the way home from the Tarboxes, what state does Tansy ask Russell is its capital?
(a) Colorado.
(b) Georgia.
(c) Minnesota.
(d) Delaware.

11. In Chapter 14, where does Eugene take Russell, Lloyd, and Charlie for a drive?
(a) Neighbor's house.
(b) Church.
(c) Schoolhouse.
(d) Montezuma.

12. What animal does J.W. run into at the Tarboxes?
(a) Skunk.
(b) Hedgehog.
(c) Porcupine.
(d) Raccoon.

13. In Chapter 15, what does Russell notice Glenn has in his lunch?
(a) Sour cream apple pie.
(b) Raisin cookies.
(c) Sugar cookies.
(d) Pumpkin pie.

14. What covers a table on the Tarboxes porch?
(a) Oilcloth.
(b) An old dress.
(c) Map of the world.
(d) An old shirt.

15. Who throws Aunt Fanny Hamline's cane when she keeps trying to whack her rescuers with it?
(a) Russell.
(b) Charlie.
(c) Lloyd.
(d) Glenn.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old does Russell think Glenn Tarbox is?

2. During what battle does Aunt Fanny Hamline say her husband carried the rifle she has to shoot thieves?

3. What day of the week does the Parke County Superintendent of Schools and Assistant superintendent come to observe Tansy and her students?

4. In Chapter 10, how far do Russell and Tansy ride in silence?

5. What type of rifle is used for butchering day?

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