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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. Although Emma Lou wants to buy boots with her money, her mother wants her to...
(a) Save the money
(b) Buy dresses and wear them
(c) Buy a winter coat
(d) Take the family on a trip

2. Emma Lou has been eating quite a bit of...
(a) Rabbit meat
(b) Chicken
(c) Venison
(d) Fresh bread

3. Why does Donald not want to fight with Emma Lou?
(a) He would never live it down
(b) He doesn't want a scene
(c) He is afraid of hurting her
(d) He knows she is stronger than him

4. Jerome is waiting for Emma Lou to...
(a) Hint about what she wants for Christmas
(b) Present him with a gift
(c) Tell him what she has gotten him for Christmas
(d) Say she does not want a present

5. Emma has to convince Officer Hinkle that...
(a) Monarch's life was in danger
(b) Monarch loves people
(c) Monarch was an orphan
(d) Monarch's mother had left him

Short Answer Questions

1. Donald and Emma Lou are...

2. The skunks are wanted by...

3. Responses to Donald's ads have resulted in...

4. For Christmas presents, Jerome...

5. Emma asks Jerome if she can fix...

Short Essay Questions

1. Discus Jerome's developing attitude toward Donald. Why does he not go ahead and welcome Donald to come visit?

2. Is there some symbolism in Jerome experiencing the huge storm that moved his redwood tree?

3. What becomes clear about Donald's need to compete with Emma Lou? What is his problem with her?

4. Why does Donald choose to go to the country school where Emma goes? Does he have hidden motives?

5. What does Emma suspect has become of Monarch? Why?

6. What can the reader deduce about Jerome's cooking skills? Why?

7. Why are Jerome Kildee's nerves frayed at this time? There is more than one reason.

8. Why is Jerome feeling stressful?

9. Why has Donald come to visit Jerome?

10. Discuss what Emma has managed to teach the skunks to do as tricks.

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