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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 startles the Culver horses on their way home from the funeral?
(a) Mountain lion.
(b) Bobcat.
(c) Automobile.
(d) Runaway horse.

2. What type of minister is Charlie's father?
(a) Lutheran.
(b) Presbyterian.
(c) Methodist.
(d) Baptist.

3. What song is played as the Case Special goes by and Uncle Sam unfolds himself out of the caboose?
(a) John Brown's Body.
(b) Overtures from Richmond.
(c) Marching Through Georgia.
(d) Tramp, Tramp, Tramp.

4. When Charlie checks the trotlines, how big is the snake he finds?
(a) 3 feet long.
(b) 4 1/2 feet long.
(c) 3 1/2 feet long.
(d) 4 feet long.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How many women come to see the Case Special?

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

3. In August, what is ripening on the vine?

4. How is Aunt Maud related to Russell's family?

5. How many trotlines do Russell and Lloyd run across the crick?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Russell describe Miss Arbuckle?

3. What does Russell say about his family?

4. Who does Charlie tell Russell and Lloyd died when he joins them on the camping trip?

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

6. How does Russell describe the way his father is dressed for Miss Arbuckle's funeral?

7. Why is camping at the creek a sacred part of the year for Russell and Lloyd?

8. Why does Russell think the board hires Tansy rather than a teacher trained at the Terre Haute normal school?

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

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

(see the answer keys)

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