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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is on the porch when Matty goes by Jean's house?
(a) A pot of flowers.
(b) A rocking chair.
(c) A table with a plate and glass.
(d) A spotted dog.

2. Why does Seer light a lamp as Matty is preparing to leave?
(a) He doesn't light a lamp.
(b) So Seer can finish a needlepoint.
(c) In case Matty comes home after dark.
(d) So their guests can see to eat.

3. 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 send Seer to their house.
(d) If Matty would like to go fishing.

4. What does the woman say her son is working at?
(a) He's helping tend goats.
(b) He's working in the fields.
(c) He's helping build new houses.
(d) He's working in the dairy.

5. What was the name of Matty's dog that died?
(a) Dog.
(b) Fido.
(c) Branch.
(d) Ruff.

6. What does Matty look for when he goes inside Mentor's house?
(a) Something that Mentor might have traded for.
(b) Books that he could borrow.
(c) Puppies.
(d) Something to eat.

7. What does Matty hope his true name will be?
(a) Trainer.
(b) Messenger.
(c) Leader.
(d) Healer.

8. 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.

9. What is wrong with the frog Leader sees in Forest?
(a) It is blind.
(b) It has a stiff back leg.
(c) It is unable to croack.
(d) It is unable to catch insects.

10. What is the sound Matty hears soon after parting from Ramon?
(a) Seer calling for him.
(b) Keening.
(c) Complete silence.
(d) The roar of water.

11. Which of the following was not among the things Matty brought in for a salad?
(a) Lettuce.
(b) Peppermint.
(c) Basil.
(d) Cucumber.

12. Why does Matty wish he was grown?
(a) So he won't have to go to school.
(b) So he doesn't have to run errands .
(c) So he can get married.
(d) So he could decide what and if he wants to eat.

13. What does Matty say he noticed about a very nice woman after the Trade Mart?
(a) She was very pretty.
(b) She was standing muuch straighter.
(c) She wasn't nice.
(d) She had trouble carrying the items she traded for.

14. What does Matty realize about Mentor?
(a) That he's lost weight.
(b) That he has a girlfriend.
(c) That he seems unhappy.
(d) That he seems confident.

15. What is Matty planning to buy at the marketplace?
(a) Flowers.
(b) Bread.
(c) A book.
(d) Vegetables.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who made the tapestry that hangs in Seer's house?

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

3. How can Seer tell how many are grieving?

4. What is the handicap of the new woman Matty stops to talk with?

5. What announcement is made about an event the following night?

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