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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. Why does Winnie feel relief when it's time for supper?
(a) It's something to do.
(b) It means it's almost midnight.
(c) She's starving.
(d) She doesn't have to do dishes.

2. What does the stranger say he's going to do with the land he's gotten from the Fosters?
(a) He doesn't say.
(b) He's going to sell water from the spring.
(c) He's going to build a house.
(d) He's going to make a hotel.

3. What is Mae's reaction when they hear a knock on the door?
(a) She asks Winnie who it could be.
(b) She screams.
(c) She yells, "come in".
(d) She drops her fork.

4. How far does the stranger tell the constable they have to go to find Winnie?
(a) Five miles.
(b) Twenty miles.
(c) Two miles.
(d) Sixteen miles.

5. Where does the constable say most criminals are sent to serve their jail time?
(a) Clear Creek.
(b) He doesn't say.
(c) Charleyville.
(d) Treegap.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Winnie pour on the toad?

2. Where do Winnie's mother and grandmother spend their day?

3. Why does Miles use oil on the window?

4. Where does Mae make a bed for Winnie to sleep that night?

5. Who is Winnie allowed to leave the yard with after the incident at the jail?

Short Essay Questions

1. 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?

2. What is the weather like on the day before Winnie is to take Mae's place in jail?

3. What is the likely significance of the fact that all the lights are on in the Foster house when the stranger arrives?

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

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

6. What does Winnie think about after she's poured the bottle of water on the toad?

7. How has Winnie's attitude about the Tucks changed as she eats breakfast with them?

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

9. What does the man say about the people who took Winnie and what does he insinuate about them?

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

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