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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 10, 11 and 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Gertie say she will use to whip the children?
(a) Rope
(b) Shaving strop
(c) Belt
(d) Switch

2. Which of the following is the best definition for tongue-tied?
(a) Mute
(b) Unable to speak from shyness or embarrassment
(c) Unwilling to speak due to orders or commands
(d) Tongue is to big for the mouth

3. Over what did Gertie and Clovis argue?
(a) Army physical
(b) Tipton place
(c) Water bucket
(d) Animals

4. Why did Reuben cut the crooked cedar?
(a) To make a path
(b) To give Gertie something to carve
(c) So the straight one could grow
(d) To get a better shot at the bear

5. How did Gertie learn to read?
(a) School
(b) Brother
(c) The Bible
(d) She cannot read

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Gertie appear to handle behavioral issues that arise with the children?

2. Which of the children has difficulty reading?

3. Who reassures Gertie that Clovis is okay?

4. Which of the following terms best describes how the other children treated the one child who had difficulty reading?

5. What is the family rule regarding Sundays?

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