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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 6, 7, 8 and 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Gertie dream of carving?
(a) A wooden cane
(b) A cane
(c) A man
(d) A cradle

2. From what type of wood does she want to use to carve the man?
(a) Mahogany
(b) Oak
(c) Cherry
(d) Maple

3. What takes the joy out of his hunting triumph for Reuben?
(a) Getting yelled at for hunting on Sunday
(b) Knowing his father is not there to see it
(c) Getting in trouble for shooting it illegally
(d) Remembering Henley is dead

4. What does Gertie carve for Cassie on the walk to her parent's house?
(a) A small dog
(b) A small bird
(c) A small cat
(d) A small doll

5. How does Gertie handle the children's concerns that Clovis leaves without saying goodbye?
(a) Tells them he kissed them before he left
(b) Tells them he is already on his way home
(c) Tells them he hasn't left yet
(d) Tells them he was afraid to wake them up

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Gertie's mother say Henley is?

2. What makes everyone stop talking and wait?

3. Why does Gertie's mother say Gertie betrayed Clovis?

4. Why is Gertie traveling into town?

5. Which of the following words describes Gertie's mother?

(see the answer key)

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