View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When are Wayne and Eldon allowed to use the axes that were once used by Uncle David and Nels?
(a) Only for chopping large pieces of wood.
(b) Never.
(c) Only when their father was near.
(d) Only for chopping kindling.

2. What is the book both Uncle David and Nels have by their beds?
(a) The Farmer's Almanac.
(b) A diary.
(c) The Bible.
(d) The Complete Works of Shakespeare.

3. What is on the cover of the Zane Grey western Eldon and Wayne find?
(a) An Indian boy riding a horse.
(b) A cowboy riding a horse and firing six-guns.
(c) A cowboy riding behind a herd of cattle.
(d) A group of cowboys riding through a town.

4. When another man also wants the woman as his wife, how is the argument settled?
(a) Orud and the man draw straws.
(b) Orud and the man fight.
(c) The woman chooses.
(d) The other men on the ship decide.

5. How does the foreman get Alen out of the cabin?
(a) He summons help.
(b) He builds a small wagon.
(c) He uses an ax to widen the door.
(d) He takes a day to build up his strength.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Wayne and Eldon throw snowballs at when they make snow forts?

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

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

4. What color are Alida's eyes?

5. What is Orud's helmet made of?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 268 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample