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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. Which grade did Roy and Ada's children never get past?
(a) Fifth grade.
(b) Tenth grade.
(c) Seventh grade.
(d) Eighth grade.

2. How did Edith feel when John proposed to her?
(a) Disappointed.
(b) Embarrassed.
(c) Thrilled.
(d) Worried.

3. What did Roy not allow Lyman to do on the farm?
(a) Spend money on equipment.
(b) Entertain friends.
(c) Make any decisions.
(d) Work without supervision.

4. In Chapter 2, what did Hannah Roscoe offer to Ada?
(a) A bath.
(b) A used pot.
(c) A quilt.
(d) A jar of jam.

5. What does Sandy say is true of all farm families?
(a) They are close-knit.
(b) They are always well-fed.
(c) They work hard.
(d) They know how to save money.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Roy said to have constantly done to Lyman?

2. Why did Edith refuse John's proposal?

3. What was Ada's dying wish?

4. What did Roy hate about harvest time?

5. As a child, what did Sandy do with Edith?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did Edith keep gum in her apron pockets?

2. Why did John suspect that the barbed wire may be Roy's and not his own?

3. What happened after John and Roy had an argument that came to blows in Chapter 6?

4. What did Wenzel Gerdts tell John about Lyman?

5. What did the doctor do to help Roy, and what was the lasting effect of his accident?

6. What does Sandy say was unique about how Lyman ran the Goodnoughs' farm?

7. How did Lyman stay in touch with Edith after leaving her behind on the farm?

8. On what condition did Roy allow John and Edith to date?

9. Why did John and Sandy take Lyman to the train station in Chapter 6?

10. Why does Sandy think Roy chose the plot of land that he did?

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