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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of chairs do Uncle David and Nels have in the winter room?
(a) Straight back chairs.
(b) Matching blue armchairs.
(c) Recliners.
(d) A couch.

2. What do Uncle David and Nels do that makes Eldon think they don't like the killing either?
(a) They leave the barnyard until it's over.
(b) They start to cry.
(c) They stand with their hats in their hands.
(d) They say they don't like it.

3. How much older is Wayne than Eldon?
(a) Three years.
(b) Two years.
(c) Four years.
(d) One year.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the F-12?

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

3. From where does the straw pile near the barn come?

4. How much does Father say the horses weigh?

5. In "Winter," Eldon says that he and Wayne have a fight. What was Eldon's injury from that fight?

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