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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the first chore Grandma gives Byron?
(a) To cut some wood.
(b) To fetch some water.
(c) To feed the chickens.
(d) To go to the store.

2. What does the author say we might be if we want to?
(a) Heroes.
(b) Change makers.
(c) Peace makers.
(d) Helpers.

3. Who does Kenny think caused the big boom?
(a) Wool Pooh.
(b) White supremists.
(c) Escaped slaves.
(d) Angry policemen.

4. Where does Byron kiss Kenny when he starts to breathe again in Chapter 13?
(a) His cheeks.
(b) His hands.
(c) His lips.
(d) His head.

5. Where does Joey sleep in the car?
(a) On the floor in the back.
(b) Across the back seat.
(c) On Momma's lap.
(d) In the trunk.

6. What does Kenny do when he sees his reflection in the mirror in Chapter 15?
(a) Cries.
(b) Runs away.
(c) Vomits.
(d) Breaks the mirror.

7. Why does Kenny have a hard time sleeping in Alabama?
(a) It is too hot.
(b) It is too noisy.
(c) It is too dark.
(d) It is too quiet.

8. What does the family do while Dad drives after the first stop on the road trip?
(a) Listens to Momma read.
(b) Looks at the changing scenery.
(c) Sings.
(d) Falls asleep.

9. What does Byron say he would not do during the entire trip?
(a) Cry.
(b) Eat.
(c) Talk.
(d) Sleep.

10. What part of the lake does Grandma say to stay away from?
(a) Circle Dock.
(b) Colenel's Point.
(c) Cray's Pier.
(d) Collier's Landing.

11. What does Dad say when Byron complains at the first stop on the road trip?
(a) "You deserve it."
(b) "You better get used to it."
(c) "It is all I can offer."
(d) :It is better than nothing."

12. What do the Watsons have a hard time getting used to in Alabama?
(a) The humidity.
(b) The bugs.
(c) The heat.
(d) The close neighbors.

13. What is Kenny's favorite song?
(a) This Little Light.
(b) Stand By Me.
(c) Yakety Yak.
(d) I Need You.

14. Who did Dad tell about his plan to drive through the night?
(a) Ms. Jones.
(b) Mr. Johnson.
(c) Mrs. Davidson.
(d) Mr. Martinez.

15. How long is the road trip supposed to take?
(a) 3 days.
(b) 4 days.
(c) 5 days.
(d) 6 days.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Grandma say to stay away from a certain part of the lake?

2. Where did Momma write out the plan for the trip?

3. Where is Kenny when he hears the big boom?

4. What are the kids upset about at the first stop on their road trip?

5. What is Momma happy about when she sees Dad has driven straight through the entire trip?

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