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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is not an argument used to close Village to newcomers?
(a) None of them have money to care for themselves.
(b) We need all the fish for ourselves.
(c) Our schools are too small .
(d) We can't understand them.

2. What does Matty do just before lighting the lamp?
(a) Makes certain there's no oil spilled on the table.
(b) Cleans the soot from the chimney.
(c) Checks for oil.
(d) Flips a switch.

3. What does Seer say about Ramon's voice among those keening?
(a) That Ramon has learned well.
(b) That Ramon doesn't know how to keen correctly.
(c) That Ramon has a cough.
(d) That Ramon is nearly a man.

4. What does Seer say is Leader's gift?
(a) He was the first to be able to read.
(b) He understands human nature.
(c) He knows how to lead .
(d) He sees beyond.

5. What season is it?
(a) Spring.
(b) Summer.
(c) Fall.
(d) Winter.

6. What has Matty forgotten as he talks to Jean?
(a) Leader's plan.
(b) Seer.
(c) His power and the frog.
(d) Frolic.

7. How many people does Seer say are grieving for Gatherer?
(a) At least twelve.
(b) Too many to count.
(c) Four or five.
(d) No more than eight.

8. How many children did Gatherer have?
(a) Three.
(b) Five.
(c) Two.
(d) One .

9. What does Matty initially plan to do with the frog's injured leg?
(a) Put it in a splint.
(b) Nothing.
(c) Rub herbs on it.
(d) Cut it off.

10. What does Seer say is "creeping in" to the people of Village?
(a) Vines from Forest.
(b) Time for a change.
(c) Too many people.
(d) Selfishness.

11. Why does Matty go to pick up the puppy from Jean's house?
(a) The mother dog has died.
(b) Her father is angry that the puppy is so mischievous .
(c) Her father is angry that the puppy is eating so much.
(d) The mother dog is snapping at the puppy.

12. What does Ramon ask Matty when they encounter each other near Jean's house?
(a) If Matty would help him with his homework.
(b) If Matty would like to have supper with his family.
(c) If Matty would like to go fishing.
(d) If Matty would send Seer to their house.

13. What does Matty say is his reason for going there?
(a) Seer has sent for him.
(b) He's taking soup to a neighbor.
(c) He wants to see the new puppies.
(d) He's delivering a message.

14. Who is leading the group making demands for this change?
(a) Seer.
(b) Gatherer.
(c) Mentor.
(d) Leader.

15. How will the new proposal be decided?
(a) By Leader.
(b) By a debate and a vote.
(c) By the group proposing the change.
(d) By the Seer.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Trade Mart begin?

2. What does Jean say she believes her father has traded?

3. Where does Jean say her father is when Matty arrives?

4. What does Matty draw in the dirt near Jean's house?

5. What is the smell Matty detects as he arrives at the Trade Mart?

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