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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Janey ask her father on the outing?
(a) If she can get a new bike.
(b) How long they will be at the Anderson ranch.
(c) If she can go to the regular school someday.
(d) If she can get a new dress.

2. The family living nearby Janey's family is of what nationality?
(a) Mexican.
(b) British.
(c) Irish.
(d) German.

3. What will Janey's father do on the trip?
(a) Dance.
(b) Fish.
(c) Sing.
(d) Read.

4. What does Bounce sign after Dad writes it?
(a) A telegram.
(b) A receipt.
(c) A letter.
(d) A contract.

5. What is Bounce's job?
(a) Mechanic.
(b) Truck driver.
(c) Plumber.
(d) Foreman.

Short Answer Questions

1. Janey notices that her Mom ______________ a lot.

2. What is the only book Janey's family has?

3. What does Janey do when she is angry at the person in #83?

4. What does Janey place her feet on to sleep at night?

5. Children who are in the area while their families work the harvest attend a ______________ school.

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the significance of the blue willow plate to Janey?

2. What does Dad say about work on the ranch that disappoints Janey?

3. Why does Janey wish for a brother or a sister?

4. How does Dad show that he can be content with his life the way it is?

5. How could Janey's comment about Lupe's skin be considered prejudiced?

6. What is Bounce's role on the ranch and what authority does he say he has regarding rent?

7. Why is the nickel such a big thing for Mom to give to Janey?

8. What is the image on the blue willow plate?

9. Why is Janey jealous of Lupe?

10. What are the differences between a regular school and a camp school?

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