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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When the oil comes in in October 1936, what does Gilbert give Cari and Beto to get Hershey bars?
(a) Quarter.
(b) Nickel.
(c) 10 pennies.
(d) Dime.

2. In October 1936, what do Wash and the twins have for a snack on a day Miss Fannie is playing the piano?
(a) Bread and jam.
(b) Cookies and milk.
(c) Candy.
(d) Pies and milk.

3. In October 1936, what is Muff teaching Naomi to make?
(a) Pie.
(b) Chocolate cake.
(c) Rolls.
(d) Biscuits.

4. In November 1936, what color is the kitten Henry gets the twins?
(a) Black and gray.
(b) Orange and white.
(c) White, tan, and gray.
(d) White, black, and red.

5. On page 91 when Naomi is at the river with Wash, what tree does she sit under?
(a) Weeping willow.
(b) Cottonwood.
(c) Cypress.
(d) Birch.

6. How many years did Naomi have her doll Nana when Henry broke the doll?
(a) 3 years.
(b) 4 years.
(c) 5 years.
(d) 2 years.

7. On page 55, what does Tommie offer Naomi and the twins when she invites them for snacks?
(a) Applesauce cake.
(b) Sugar cookies.
(c) Banana cake.
(d) Oatmeal cookies.

8. On March 18, what is Wash saving for?
(a) Clothes.
(b) School books.
(c) College.
(d) Train tickets.

9. What color dress does Naomi think Tommie should make for home ec?
(a) Dark burgundy.
(b) Soft blue.
(c) Deep purple.
(d) Light yellow.

10. When do Wash and his classmates start school after summer break?
(a) September 20.
(b) October or later.
(c) October 30.
(d) End of September.

11. In November 1936, how long is Henry gone when the twins get sick?
(a) Half a week.
(b) A week.
(c) 2 days.
(d) 3 days.

12. In September 1936, how many kids are in Beto and Cari's class?
(a) 27.
(b) About 35.
(c) Not even 40.
(d) 22.

13. On page 48, how much money does Naomi have to get groceries?
(a) $5.
(b) $2.
(c) $7.
(d) $6.

14. In November 1936, how long after Henry leaves saltines and ginger ale for the twins, does he come back home?
(a) 8 hours.
(b) 7 hours.
(c) 4 hours.
(d) 5 hours.

15. How old was Miss Fannie when she went blind?
(a) 10.
(b) 6.
(c) 5.
(d) 11.

Short Answer Questions

1. On page 82, what restaurant does Henry take the twins?

2. How old is Naomi in September 1936?

3. What is Naomi mending when Henry returns after disappearing when the twins are sick in November1936?

4. When Naomi gets burned, who does Wash say can make some salve for her in November 1936?

5. In a story Cal tells Wash, what is the name of a Black man who was lynched?

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