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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 subject does the stranger not study in his effort to learn about the family who doesn't age?
(a) Metaphysics.
(b) Philosophy.
(c) Sociology.
(d) Medicine.

2. What does the man say he plans to do with the water?
(a) Nothing.
(b) Hide it.
(c) Sell it.
(d) Save it.

3. Why had Mae put flapjack crumbs in the table drawer?
(a) She doesn't have a trash can.
(b) To save for later.
(c) There's no reason at all.
(d) For the mouse to eat.

4. What time does Winnie wake up?
(a) Five minutes till midnight.
(b) Five o'clock.
(c) Fifteen minutes after midnight.
(d) Four fifteen.

5. What do Winnie's mother and grandmother do all day?
(a) Cook dinner and can peaches.
(b) Work in the garden.
(c) Work on a quilt.
(d) Fan themselves and drink lemonade.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Mae's reaction when they hear a knock on the door?

2. What kind of fish does Miles predict will be among the lily pads?

3. What time is it when the stranger arrives at Winnie's house?

4. What does Mae do to the man when he threatens to have Winnie drink the water?

5. Where does the stranger put his hat while he talks to the Fosters?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Tuck's reaction as he watches the stranger lying on the ground after Mae hits him? Explain the reaction.

2. Why does it take a long time for Winnie to fall asleep?

3. What questions does the constable ask in an effort to get a conversation going during the trip to the Tucks' house?

4. How is Winnie treated by her family the day after her return?

5. What's the reaction of Winnie's family when the constable tells them that Winnie had apparently gone with the Tucks of her own free will?

6. What is the last thing Jesse says to Winnie and what does he mean by it?

7. What are the conditions of the trade the stranger proposes?

8. What is it about the mosquito that makes Winnie suddenly decide to keep the secret of the spring?

9. What does the stranger say is his plan for the stream and what role does he want the Tucks to play?

10. What does Winnie realize about sneaking out of the house?

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