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

2. How many rooms are in the Hominy Ridge School?
(a) 1.
(b) 2.
(c) 3.
(d) 4.

3. What do Russell and Lloyd wrap around the school bell so it won't ring?
(a) Old tablecloth.
(b) Old bedsheet.
(c) Old towel.
(d) Burlap sack.

4. What color glads make up the spray of Miss Arbuckle's coffin?
(a) Purple.
(b) White.
(c) Yellow.
(d) Blue.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does the train the Case Special come from?

2. What type of snake is in the hen house in Chapter 4?

3. How old is Russell when Miss Arbuckle dies?

4. How old is Lloyd when Miss Arbuckle dies?

5. In Chapter 4, what type of hens are in the yard when Tansy sends the boys to the hen house?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Who is Eugene Hammond associated with?

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

6. What is the Case Special?

7. How does Russell scare Lloyd during their camping trip?

8. What outshines the performers on the Case Special?

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

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

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