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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Father say Jim and Stacker's legs are like when they're pulling up stumps?
(a) Tractors.
(b) Pistons.
(c) Trees.
(d) Saws.

2. Why is the corn cultivated several times while it's still young?
(a) So Father will have something to do.
(b) To work the fertilizer deeper into the soil.
(c) To loosen the soil around the roots of the corn.
(d) So the weeds don't get a start.

3. What does Father usually eat before heading to the fields in the morning?
(a) He just has coffee and bread.
(b) Whatever Mother cooks.
(c) Eggs and toast.
(d) Cood food from the night before.

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

5. Why does Mother take a breath when Uncle David finishes the story of Crazy Alen?
(a) She's been holding her breath.
(b) She'd been lulled to sleep by the story.
(c) She has a cold.
(d) She's trying not to cry.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Eldon, who can eat "like six young men"?

2. Why does Eldon, Father, and Wayne spend a day splitting and cutting firewood?

3. What is used to cover the table outside during the gathering at thrashing time?

4. How do the men get Alen's body from the camp to town?

5. Who oils the thrashing machine?

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