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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Eldon say he doesn't think death is funny?

2. Where is Uncle David when he encounters the man called Crazy Alen?

3. What color are Alida's eyes?

4. How does Uncle David say Alen came from the old country?

5. What does Uncle David say happens to spit in the coldest part of winter?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does David say about the first time he sees Alida?

2. What does Alen do after he's fired and why?

3. Why does Uncle David say he knows more about Crazy Alen's jokes than some of the other men in the logging camps?

4. What does Eldon say about the other stories and what is the hint he gives about "almost ruining it all?"

5. What does Uncle David say about the men who lived during the time of Orud?

6. What does Eldon say about the different ways he and Wayne view Uncle David's stories?

7. What are Eldon and Wayne doing when the boys realize that Uncle David is about to use the two axes to try to split a log? What are their reactions when they realize what Uncle David is going to do?

8. How does David say his life changes when he marries Alida?

9. What is the joke that Crazy Alen plays on the foreman? Why does it get him fired?

10. Describe the argument that happens over Melena.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the farm where Eldon lives with his family. What are the most important settings within the farm? Why?

Essay Topic 2

Describe what happens after Wayne and Eldon find the western novel. Why do you believe the boys are so caught up in the excitement of the book?

Essay Topic 3

Who helps Eldon's family when it's time for haying and threshing? Describes the days when the two families come together. Why are these important?

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