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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Dr. Pierce not take any money from Dad?
(a) Because the money will be needed for medicine.
(b) Because Mrs. Larkin is not going to recover.
(c) Because he gets paid by the hospital.
(d) Because he takes charity cases.

2. Janey is so happy that she feels as if she owns everything in sight and that _____________________.
(a) she loves everyone.
(b) this is the best time of her life.
(c) nothing else matters.
(d) it will never change.

3. What is the teacher's name?
(a) Miss Robertson.
(b) Miss Peterson.
(c) Miss Meyers.
(d) Miss Albers.

4. What arrives at the school and interrupts class?
(a) The library truck.
(b) The milk truck.
(c) The traveling infirmary.
(d) The fire truck.

5. Where does Janey wait for the teacher and other students?
(a) On the porch.
(b) The school steps.
(c) Under the pine tree.
(d) The swings.

6. What does the doctor promise as he leaves the Larkin house?
(a) To recommend some physical therapy.
(b) To bring back a breathing tent.
(c) To get Mrs. Larkin into the hospital.
(d) To return soon.

7. What do the Larkins buy with Mr. Larkin's prize money?
(a) Dishes.
(b) New tires.
(c) TV.
(d) A bicycle.

8. Why does Janey go to the Anderson farm one more time before the family leaves again?
(a) To borrow money.
(b) To ask to ride a horse.
(c) To thank him for giving her a fishing pole.
(d) To see the willow plate.

9. What is Mr. Anderson's plan for Bounce?
(a) He is going to fire him.
(b) He is sending him on a business trip.
(c) He is going to send him back to school.
(d) He is going to promote him.

10. Who watches over Mrs. Larkin as Janey heads to town to find the doctor?
(a) Mrs. Gomez.
(b) Mrs. Sanchez.
(c) Mrs. Ramirez.
(d) Mrs. Romero.

11. Janey knows the Camp School will be __________________.
(a) small.
(b) hot.
(c) chaotic.
(d) empty.

12. To whom does the doctor give care instructions for Mrs. Larkin?
(a) Janey and Mr. Romero.
(b) Janey and Mrs. Romero.
(c) Janey and Miss Peterson.
(d) Janey and Mr. Larkin.

13. What does Janey plan to trade for the doctor's services?
(a) Firewood.
(b) The car.
(c) The willow plate.
(d) Fish.

14. Why are the Larkins up so early at the beginning of Chapter 6?
(a) They are going to the fair.
(b) There is a cotton-picking contest.
(c) They are moving to their next destination.
(d) It is Christmas Day.

15. What does Mr. Anderson arrange for the Larkins?
(a) College fund for Janey.
(b) A new truck.
(c) A house to be built.
(d) Electricity in the house.

Short Answer Questions

1. How much will Mr. Larkin earn each month working for Mr. Anderson?

2. How much will Mr. Larkin give the person in #115 if Mr. Larkin wins one of the top prizes today?

3. Mr. Anderson tells Janey that the Larkins can _________________________.

4. What does the sign inside the doctor's office say?

5. What month is it when Janey's Mom gets very sick?

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