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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Jesse tell Winnie that she cannot have a drink of the water?
(a) He says her father wouldn't like it.
(b) He says it's all gone.
(c) He says it tastes bad.
(d) He says it's dirty.

2. What does Winnie learn about Augustus Tuck trying to kill himself to prove whether he was truly immortal?
(a) He refused to eat.
(b) He cut off his foot.
(c) He ate poisoned mushrooms.
(d) He shot himself in the heart.

3. What are the only two living things Winnie has found on that particular morning?
(a) A toad and a lizard.
(b) Mae Tuck and a horsefly.
(c) A toad and a cloud of gnats.
(d) A horse and Mae Tuck.

4. What does Tuck do when he's introduced to Winnie?
(a) Hugs her.
(b) Shakes her hand.
(c) Walks away without speaking.
(d) Starts to cry.

5. Which of these words does the author use to describe the first week of August?
(a) Balmy and hot.
(b) Windy and hot.
(c) Steamy and hot.
(d) Motionless and hot.

Short Answer Questions

1. What time does the stranger appear at the Foster's gate?

2. How many years ago did the Tucks come to the area?

3. What is Mae leading when she comes into the thicket?

4. Who carries Winnie after she's tired?

5. Why does Mae say Winnie has to go home with them?

(see the answer key)

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