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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Eldon supposed to do while Wayne jumps from the hayloft onto the horse's back?
(a) Run toward Wayne, yelling at him to stop.
(b) Run away, yelling that the posse is coming.
(c) Take photos.
(d) Hold the horse.

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

3. Why is the living room called the winter room?
(a) The family spends the winter there.
(b) It's used as a bedroom except in the winter.
(c) It's where the family eats in the winter.
(d) It's only warm in the winter.

4. How does Eldon describe the sound he hears when Wayne hits the horse?
(a) Like smacking a potato with a hammer.
(b) Like hitting a rock with a stick.
(c) Like whamming a horse with a kid.
(d) Like slapping a fly on bare skin.

5. Who turns the crank on the cream separator?
(a) Papa.
(b) Wayne and Eldon.
(c) Mama.
(d) Uncle David and Nels.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the book both Uncle David and Nels have by their beds?

2. How are the calves fed?

3. How old is Uncle David?

4. Where does Eldon and his family live?

5. Why does Uncle David say the cows get excited when they are given silage?

(see the answer key)

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