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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Georgie allow Billy to accompany her on her journey?
(a) Billy brought food.
(b) Billy makes good biscuits.
(c) She is afraid to travel alone.
(d) She senses that Billy is part of the mystery behind Agatha's disappearance.

2. What does Grandfather Bolte give Agatha on Christmas Day?
(a) A set of embroidery hoops.
(b) A rifle.
(c) A beautiful ball gown.
(d) A pair of lace-up boots.

3. In her dream, were is Georgie standing?
(a) On a hill.
(b) In a vegetable garden.
(c) On a rock.
(d) In the woods.

4. What interest does Agatha share with Benjamin?
(a) Hunting.
(b) Dancing.
(c) Books.
(d) Singing.

5. Who gives Agatha a book on Passenger Pigeons?
(a) Grandfather Bolte.
(b) Benjamin Olmstead.
(c) The pigeoner.
(d) Billy McCabe.

6. Who is Frederick?
(a) A horse.
(b) A mule.
(c) A dog.
(d) A cow.

7. Why does Grandfather Bolte refuse to give Agatha tuition money for University?
(a) He thinks she should find a husband in her own hometown.
(b) He is afraid to have her move so far away.
(c) He thinks she should pay her own way.
(d) He wants her to wait another year.

8. What nickname does Georgie give Frederick?
(a) Fry.
(b) Dadgum.
(c) Long Ears.
(d) Plow.

9. What do Georgie and Agatha make plans to do on Flat Rock?
(a) Watch comets.
(b) Watch nesting pigeons.
(c) Hunt bears.
(d) Sketch the scenery.

10. How old was Billy the first time he asked Agatha to marry him?
(a) Seventeen.
(b) Eight.
(c) Fifteen.
(d) Nineteen.

11. Why does Georgie expect Agatha to reject Mr. Olmstead's proposal?
(a) She thinks Mr. Olmstead is too old for Agatha.
(b) She thinks Agatha loves Billy.
(c) She knows Agatha wants to go away to school.
(d) She doesn't expect Agatha to marry.

12. Where does Georgie hide her coins while traveling?
(a) Underneath the saddle.
(b) In her saddlebags.
(c) In her shoe.
(d) In the waistband of her skirt.

13. What was the old man in the Seneca story following?
(a) A star.
(b) A wolf.
(c) A pigeon feather.
(d) A song.

14. What did Sheriff McCabe find in Dog Hollow?
(a) A decayed male body.
(b) A decayed female body.
(c) A counterfeit ring.
(d) A green ball gown.

15. How does Georgie leave the house the night she leaves home?
(a) Through the front door.
(b) Through the cellar window.
(c) Through her bedroom window.
(d) Through the back door.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Ma angry at Georgie the night of February 28th, 1871?

2. What color are Mr. Olmstead's eyes?

3. What is the significance of Wednesday, June 7, 1871?

4. Where does Agatha store her money?

5. What does Grandfather Bolte buy the night of February 28th, 1871?

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