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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 happens after the Luthers play with the car for two days?
(a) It gets a flat.
(b) It breaks down.
(c) It runs out of gas.
(d) Kiser Pease takes it back.

2. What does Mary Call tell Roy Luther in Chapter 5 before he dies?
(a) That the Connells are coming to visit.
(b) That they are all going to be fine so he should not worry.
(c) That she is scared.
(d) That she needs him to stay alive.

3. Who does Kiser Pease suggest the Luther family get help from?
(a) The state.
(b) Mr. Connell.
(c) His sister.
(d) The county.

4. Who has a witch's keyhole in his chimney?
(a) Mr. Connell.
(b) Kiser Pease.
(c) Roy Luther.
(d) The traveler.

5. What do the Luthers discover about wildcrafting?
(a) They are really good at it.
(b) They are really bad at it.
(c) It is easier than they thought.
(d) It is harder than they thought.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the Luther family's neighbor?

2. What does having a witch's keyhole mean, according to the novel?

3. Which character is on their deathbed?

4. What do they say to their father's body before they leave?

5. What does Kiser Pease rant about when he is sick and Mary is taking care of him?

Short Essay Questions

1. One of Mary Call's promises to her father has to do with charity. How is Mary Call similar to her father in this view?

2. Devola is the oldest sister of the Luther family, but in what ways does Mary Call take on that roll?

3. In what ways is wildcrafting more difficult than the Luthers thought?

4. How does Mary Call try to hide that their father has died from the other children?

5. Do you think Kiser is evil deep down inside after seeing his reaction to Roy Luther's condition?

6. Why do you think Mary Call dreams about marrying Kiser Pease?

7. Although Kiser is obviously wealthy and Mary knows that, what about him is she not willing to acknowledge?

8. Why does Mary Call chastise Romey in Chapter 4?

9. Why does Ima Dean throw out the candy Mrs. Connell gave them?

10. What is revealed in Chapter 4 about what Mary Call plans to do if their father dies? Explain how it is revealed.

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