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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Pa take the account books with him to battle?
(a) So the peasants couldn't revolt.
(b) So they would be safe.
(c) So he could bribe Manure.
(d) So Ma couldn't take any money.

2. What is the gold she finds mixed with?
(a) Other metals.
(b) Ash.
(c) Bones.
(d) Jewels.

3. Where did Manure go?
(a) Russia.
(b) Germany.
(c) England.
(d) Poland.

4. What is the song that the Polish army is singing about?
(a) How to march in straight lines.
(b) Pa's insanity.
(c) The desire to work for Manure.
(d) How many buttons on their uniform.

5. What do the men discuss as Pa is sleeping?
(a) Whether Ma can save Pa.
(b) Whether they can join the Russian army.
(c) Whether they can turn Pa over to the Russians.
(d) Whether to desert Pa now or later.

6. How does Ma feel when she finds the gold?
(a) Elated.
(b) Concerned.
(c) Frightened.
(d) Surprised.

7. What does say that Pa and Ma owe to Manure?
(a) A kingdom of his own.
(b) Debt of gratitude.
(c) Handsome reward.
(d) A place of honor in the kingdom.

8. Who protests Pa's decision on the tax profits?
(a) Judges.
(b) Peasants.
(c) Tax collectors.
(d) Financiers.

9. Why does Pa believe he is feeling ill?
(a) He was poisoned.
(b) He ate too much.
(c) He regrets what he did.
(d) He doesn't know why.

10. Which of the following isn't something Pa complains about on his march to Russia?
(a) About how he can't afford a carriage.
(b) About his weapons and belongings.
(c) About how tired he is.
(d) About Ma's attempt to steal gold.

11. Who appears with the Czar?
(a) Manure.
(b) No one.
(c) Buggerless.
(d) Ma.

12. What does Ma say will happen to him if he doesn't live up to his promises?
(a) He will be killed.
(b) She will leave him.
(c) Manure will steal the throne.
(d) He will face the anger of the people.

13. Where do Pa and his followers take refuge?
(a) In a pub.
(b) In a cave.
(c) In a trench.
(d) In the Czar's castle.

14. How does Pa react to the letter?
(a) With a sense of urgency.
(b) With false bravado.
(c) With terror.
(d) With anger.

15. What does Pa do to Ma as it becomes light outside?
(a) He asks her where the money is.
(b) He tells her he is going to give her to the Russians.
(c) He smacks her across the face.
(d) He throws the body of the bear on her.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Pa and Ma say Buggerless can have?

2. What does Pa say to the person who comes into the cave?

3. What does Ma want Pa to forgive her for?

4. What does Ma berate Pa for in Scene 8?

5. What does Pa mistakenly call the bear?

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