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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 Del do with the box containing Uncle Craig's manuscript?
(a) Puts frogs in it
(b) Puts photos in it
(c) Puts her jewelry in it
(d) Puts her own writing in it

2. Del is asked to recall on cue information such as the names of the American presidents or _______________________.
(a) Signers of the Declaration of Independence
(b) The periodic elements
(c) The Latin names for herbs
(d) The capitals of South American countries

3. What name does Del call Uncle Bill?
(a) The highest branch of the family tree
(b) A blessing in disguise
(c) Her favorite uncle
(d) Fairy godmother

4. What is Del's job during the fishing expeditions?
(a) Dig worms
(b) Clean fish
(c) Bait hooks
(d) Catch frogs

5. Del spends days fishing with Uncle Benny along the _______________ River.
(a) Suwanee
(b) Mississippi
(c) Ohio
(d) Wawanash

Short Answer Questions

1. What rumor does Benny confirm to the Jordans about Madeleine?

2. What is the name of the woman Benny brings home?

3. Owen asks Del whether a prayer for Major would mean ___________________.

4. What does Del do to Mary Agnes?

5. According to Del's aunts it is better to ________________________.

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Del's mother manage to have her children live in town during the school year?

2. What is Owen's idea to help save Major?

3. How does Del manage the news that Uncle Craig has died?

4. Why is Del helpless when it comes to helping Owen save Major?

5. Explain Benny's penchant for clutter.

6. Who is Mary Agnes?

7. What prompts Del to call Uncle Bill her "fairy godfather?"

8. How does Del behave when she no longer wants to participate in her mother's sales calls?

9. How does the story begin?

10. What does Del relate about fishing with her Uncle Benny and her brother, Owen?

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