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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 kind of animal appears during Roy Luther's burial?
(a) A raven.
(b) A songbird.
(c) A rattlesnake.
(d) Bees.

2. What does Mary Call tell the children about Kiser Pease's warning?
(a) He said they were doomed.
(b) He wished them bad luck.
(c) He warned them not to take help from the county.
(d) He said freedom comes at a price.

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

4. How long does Kiser tell Mary Call they can stay on without charge?
(a) Through the summer.
(b) Two weeks.
(c) One year.
(d) Through the winter.

5. Romey says he once stole whose car?
(a) The neighbor's.
(b) The principal's.
(c) The doctor's.
(d) The Connell's.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who at the store looks down on the Luthers and does not like them?

2. What does Romey tell Mr. Connell he will do if he encounters snakes?

3. What is the name of Mary Call's mother?

4. Who loses their temper in Chapter 7 when things go wrong?

5. What does Devola dream about buying with the money from wildcrafting?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. In what ways are the Connells opposites of each other?

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

5. What are the promises that Mary Call makes to her father?

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

7. Why do you think Devola is silent when she learns of her father's death?

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

9. Is Mary Call using Devola to further the family's situation? Why or why not?

10. Why does Mary Call feel angry during Kiser's visit?

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