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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Crazy Alen.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Mother say she likes Jersey cows better than Holsteins?
(a) The Jerseys are gentler.
(b) There is less fat in a Jersey's milk.
(c) There's more cream in a Jersey's milk.
(d) The Jerseys give more milk.

2. How does Uncle David say Alen came from the old country?
(a) By wagon.
(b) By ferry.
(c) He walked.
(d) By boat.

3. Uncle David says summer is close to fall, and spring is close to summer. To what season is winter close?
(a) Spring.
(b) Summer.
(c) Fall.
(d) None, winter stands alone.

4. What is the first animal to be killed each fall?
(a) A pig.
(b) Geese.
(c) A steer.
(d) Chickens.

5. How does the family dog spend most of its time?
(a) Guarding the cows.
(b) Chasing squirrels.
(c) Sitting on the porch.
(d) Hunting.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Eldon ask when the story is finished?

2. Why does Father say he doesn't shoot the pig?

3. Who washes the cream separator?

4. What do people think when they see Alen's body on the way to town?

5. What does Eldon say makes the seagulls less pretty?

(see the answer key)

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