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

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

3. In August, what is ripening on the vine?
(a) Beans.
(b) Peas.
(c) Squash.
(d) Tomatoes.

4. How many trotlines do Russell and Lloyd run across the crick?
(a) 6 or 8.
(b) 5 or 6.
(c) 10.
(d) 7.

5. What is the name of the cemetery between the creek and the Culver place?
(a) Jessup.
(b) Balm of Gilead.
(c) Bristleridge.
(d) North Union.

Short Answer Questions

1. How far from home do Russell and Lloyd camp after the Chase Special comes through?

2. What road are Stentor and Siren about to turn on as they come home from the funeral when there is heard a terrible banshee scream?

3. Where does the school board meet in Chapter 6?

4. How long ago did the first automobile turn up in the Culver's district?

5. What does Tansy take out of Miss Arbuckle's coffin?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Russell realize when he tries to eavesdrop on the school board meeting in Chapter 6?

2. Who does Preacher Parr think was the death of Miss Arbuckle?

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

4. What does Russell smell for breakfast in Chapter 7, and why is that unusual?

5. Who nearly runs down the Culvers when they are driving home from the funeral?

6. What does Russell do after he and Lloyd help Tansy clean up the school?

7. What is the Case Special?

8. Who is Eugene Hammond associated with?

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

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

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