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

2. What does Mary Call say about Roy Luther in Chapter 7 to Kiser Pease?
(a) He has died.
(b) He is sleeping late.
(c) She is not allowing visitors.
(d) He is eating his breakfast.

3. The person who plans to visit Roy Luther in Chapter 5 says she will bring ___________ to the house.
(a) Medicine for Roy Luther.
(b) Oatmeal bread.
(c) Milk.
(d) More money for wildcrafting.

4. What does Kiser Pease give Devola in Chapter 7?
(a) A pig.
(b) A ring.
(c) A flower.
(d) A horse.

5. In Chapter One, how old is Mary Call Luther?
(a) 24.
(b) 20.
(c) 14.
(d) 18.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Roy Luther gets sick, what happens to his body?

2. What idea do the children come up with after their father's death to keep people away?

3. Who notices that Roy Luther is not in the house when the children are gone?

4. Where does Mary Call find Cosby Luther's book?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Mary Call decide to help Kiser after they find him ill?

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

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

4. How does Mary Call contradict herself when she tells Romey to leave an IOU?

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

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

7. Why is Kiser so eager to please the Luthers?

8. What happens when Mary Call tells Kiser in Chapter 3 about the paper he signed?

9. How is Roy Luther's refusal to see a doctor indicative of stereotypes of mountain people?

10. What are the reasons why Mary Call is putting off the trip to the store?

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