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

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

3. What is the name of the young man who nearly runs down the Culvers when they are driving home from the funeral?
(a) Martin Andrews.
(b) William Dover.
(c) Ned Philips.
(d) Eugene Hammond.

4. What time of day did Miss Arbuckle pass away?
(a) Dusk.
(b) Mid-afternoon.
(c) Early evening.
(d) About supper time.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Aunt Maud land when the horses are spooked coming home from the funeral?

2. What type of flowers does Tansy send Russell and Lloyd to pick for Miss Arbuckle's funeral?

3. How long did Miss Arbuckle live in the area?

4. Where does Aunt Maud live?

5. What color glads make up the spray of Miss Arbuckle's coffin?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was the first schoolhouse like in the community?

2. What does Russell say about his family?

3. What type of school is Hominy Ridge, and why are there threats to close it down?

4. Why does Tansy only cook for the family in the summer and why does the family live for her cooking?

5. What outshines the performers on the Case Special?

6. What did Lester Kriegbaum do in the spring when Miss Arbuckle called him up for a minor infraction?

7. What does Tansy take out of the coffin and why?

8. What is the Case Special?

9. What happens when the Culvers are driving home from the funeral?

10. What does Tansy pack for the boys camping trip at the creek?

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