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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Alida and Orud the Terrible.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name carved into a log in the barn?
(a) Nels.
(b) Wayne.
(c) Karl.
(d) David.

2. Who washes the cream separator?
(a) Wayne and Eldon.
(b) Father.
(c) Mother.
(d) Nels.

3. Why does the blacksmith have to sharpen the plows every summer?
(a) It's the only time Uncle David goes to town.
(b) The plows get dull from being used on frozen ground.
(c) The plows rust over the winter months.
(d) The rocky land dulls the blades.

4. Where does Father keep the .22 rifle?
(a) In the barn.
(b) In a closet.
(c) Behind the seat of the pickup.
(d) On deer horns on the porch.

5. Orud's helmet is soaked in ______________.
(a) Water.
(b) Melted copper.
(c) Salt.
(d) Oil.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many people are in Eldon's family?

2. What is Mother's reaction to the story of Orud?

3. Why does David say he and Alida had to put off their planned trip to America?

4. What is the name of the family's dog?

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

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