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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. Who does not like the new arrangement after Devola and Kiser are married?
(a) Roy Luther.
(b) Ima Dean.
(c) Mary Call.
(d) Romey.

2. How old is Kiser Pease?
(a) 40.
(b) 18.
(c) 14.
(d) 30.

3. Who is making roping for holiday decorations?
(a) Just Mary Call.
(b) Just Romey.
(c) Romey and Mary Call.
(d) Ima Dean.

4. What is the principal of the school's name?
(a) Miss Breathitt.
(b) Alma Graybeal.
(c) Mrs. Connell.
(d) Gaither Graybeal.

5. How is Romey hurt in Chapter 12?
(a) His arm.
(b) His ankle.
(c) His leg.
(d) His back.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Kiser have to talk through his teeth at the hospital?

2. What else does Goldie take when she leaves the Luther's house?

3. Who decides to marry Kiser Pease in Chapter 12?

4. How long does their winter typically last, according to Chapter 10?

5. Why does Goldie get angry in Chapter 11 when she visits the Luther house?

Short Essay Questions

1. Once again, how do the other family members take out their frustration on Mary?

2. Why do you think Mary Call refuses Kiser's offer of money?

3. How is Goldie able to take the house from the Luthers?

4. Why doesn't Mary Call want Devola to marry Kiser Pease?

5. Compare and contrast the characters of Goldie Pease and Kiser Pease.

6. Describe how Mrs. Connell is scared away from the Luther house.

7. How do the Luthers prepare for winter?

8. Why does Mary Call get upset with Romey in Chapter 12? Be sure to note how pride factors into this.

9. Why does Mary Call decide to marry Kiser Pease? What does she think will happen?

10. How does everyone react to the roof issue?

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