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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is used to cover the table outside during the gathering at thrashing time?
(a) Sheets.
(b) Checked material.
(c) Sacks.
(d) An old blanket.

2. Why does Eldon say the silo is filled with corn?
(a) For food during the winter.
(b) For feeding the cows.
(c) For marketing.
(d) For seed the coming spring.

3. What had Wayne once made wings out of in an attempt to fly?
(a) Sticks and feed sacks.
(b) Pillow cases and cane poles.
(c) A broom handle and a sheet.
(d) Several old kites.

4. What does Eldon say makes the seagulls less pretty?
(a) They poop too much.
(b) They are bedraggled from the long flight.
(c) They fight for the worms.
(d) There are so many of them.

5. How many people are in Eldon's family?
(a) Six.
(b) Four.
(c) Eight.
(d) Three.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is on the cover of the Zane Grey western Eldon and Wayne find?

2. How old is Uncle David?

3. What does Mother use for a tablecloth when she takes Father's lunch to the field?

4. According to Eldon, what can be caught in the water trough where everyone washes up for dinner during thrashing time?

5. What is it about going to town that Eldon likes best?

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